special delivery

noun

: expedited messenger delivery of mail matter for an extra fee

Example Sentences

She sent him a letter by special delivery.

Recent Examples on the Web

That was a special delivery from heaven. —Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2022

During the outing, the group was treated to a special delivery from Prince Harry: vegan cupcakes from Sprinkles. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023

However, the piece in Corrriere Delle Sera quotes supposedly credible sources as saying that Italy’s aid package to Ukraine to be announced in February will include ‘special delivery’ items not in the public list. —David Hambling, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023

The day after her ventilator was removed, hospital staff surprised her with a special delivery: Briggs. —Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2022

Made even more evident last fall, when Brown traveled to Rome to make a special delivery. —CBS News, 7 Jan. 2023

They are sent out for special delivery to children around the world. —Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Dec. 2022

The experience is topped off with a special delivery of a ‘Sense of Sleep’ box which includes a book with sleep tips, a Canadian lavender wellness set of lotions and essential oils and an organic eye pillow. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022

The beloved Swedish furniture company quietly launched the new IKEA Family discount benefit on September 1, 2022, with a larger announcement covering the new 5% discount and special delivery pricing on September 12. —Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

special delivery

noun

: delivery of mail by messenger for an extra fee