Definitions for special-delivery

special-delivery special delivery

Special-Delivery is a 16 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 2146 anagrams from letters in special-delivery (-acdeeeiillprsvy).

Definitions for special-delivery

noun

  1. (in the U.S. Postal Service) delivery of mail outside the regularly scheduled hours, by a special messenger, upon the payment of an extra fee.

Origin of special-delivery

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

Examples for special-delivery

I'm a sort of cousin of his, and I have a special delivery letter for him.

She visualized his special delivery letter, lying on her desk.

Now a good many of the special delivery messengers are women.

special delivery stamps are to be cancelled as postage stamps are cancelled.

She answered by special delivery and agreed to meet him on Sunday, in the Park.

Do you remember that special delivery letter I got when we were in swimming that day?

Yes, it was for them—a special delivery letter for Mrs. Merrill.

But why should she send it by special delivery if it isn't impawtant?

This will ensure the special delivery of the letter as provided for in the regulations.

Did you notice what Rose called the special delivery letter?

Word Value for special-delivery
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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