special delivery

n. A method of delivery once offered by the United States Postal Service in which, for an additional charge, a piece of mail was delivered by a special messenger rather than by scheduled delivery.

special delivery

n (Telecommunications) the delivery of a piece of mail outside the time of a scheduled delivery

spe′cial deliv′ery

n. delivery of mail outside the regularly scheduled hours upon the payment of an extra fee. [1880–85, Amer.]

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Noun

special delivery - mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge)mail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

Translations

special delivery

1. A postal service by which letters or packages are delivered outside of the scheduled mail delivery times for an extra fee. I sent that parcel by special delivery so that you would get it in time for your birthday.2. A phrase said humorously when giving something to someone, especially if the item is unappealing. A: "Special delivery: here's the report you need to work on!" B: "Gee, thanks."See also: delivery, special

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