special delivery

Noun

Meaning

mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

messenger courier post airmail express mail correspondence first-class registered mail parcel post registered post postal service express mail overnight delivery rural free delivery

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Antonyms

christmas late bloomer late-arriving present-bringer christmas not prompt late-arriving santa christmas not timely late-coming santa

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Hypernyms

mail

Examples

Ghostface even gives Bad Boy Records a shout out for inviting him on the track when he raps "Bad Boy, thank you for this special delivery." Source: Internet

Mother/Baby services staff at Cartersville Medical Center presented the family with a New Year Baby gift basket filled with baby items in honor of their special delivery. Source: Internet

Stamps of the Philippine Republic * Express mail stamp / special delivery stamp. Source: Internet

The vehicle for carrying mail was a cisium with a box, but for special delivery, a horse and rider was faster. Source: Internet

There was so much that a special delivery of Kellogg’s foods had to be made to the 2 charity centres the next morning! Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

special damages special day special defense special department special drawing right special drawing rights