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Prepositions with nouns

“Of delivery” or “for delivery”?

For delivery is common when something is intended to be delivered. Of delivery usually appears as part of a larger noun phrase such as proof of delivery or date of delivery.

Quick answer

Which form is correct?

Use for delivery when describing the purpose or destination of an item. Use of delivery when delivery is the object of another noun. The phrase of delivery does not usually stand alone.

The package is for delivery tomorrow.
We need proof of delivery before issuing a refund.
Meals for delivery are prepared in a separate kitchen area.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for delivery

Showing purpose or intended destination

Use for delivery when an item, order, or service is meant to be delivered.

These flowers are for delivery this afternoon.
The driver collected parcels for delivery across the city.
2
proof of delivery

Naming a type of record or document

Use of delivery after nouns such as proof, confirmation, date, or method.

Please upload the proof of delivery to the system.
The customer requested confirmation of delivery by email.
3
date of delivery

Referring to a delivery detail

Of delivery connects delivery to another noun that specifies information about it.

The date of delivery has changed twice.
They discussed the method of delivery during the meeting.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for delivery
The groceries are for delivery tonight.
Intended to be delivered.
of delivery
We received proof of delivery yesterday.
Part of a larger noun phrase connected to delivery.
delivery of
The delivery of medical supplies was delayed.
Delivery followed by the thing being delivered.
delivery to
The delivery to the hotel arrived early.
Shows the destination of the delivery.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of delivery by itself

Of delivery normally needs another noun before it.

✕ The package is of delivery. ✓ The package is for delivery.

Confusing purpose with description

Use for delivery for intended use, not of delivery.

✕ Meals of delivery are popular. ✓ Meals for delivery are popular.

Missing the main noun before of delivery

Phrases with of delivery usually start with a noun such as proof or date.

✕ We checked of delivery. ✓ We checked the proof of delivery.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The parcel is ___ tomorrow morning.
2. Please send the ___ to the customer service team.
3. They confirmed the ___ by phone.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I say of delivery alone?

Usually no. Of delivery normally follows another noun, such as proof of delivery or time of delivery.

When do I use for delivery?

Use it when something is intended to be delivered, such as parcels for delivery.

Is delivery of also correct?

Yes. Delivery of is common when naming what is being delivered, for example delivery of furniture.

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