postponed delivery

noun
UK /pəˈspəʊnd dɪˈlɪvəri/
US /pəˈspoʊnd dɪˈlɪvəri/

When something you ordered comes later than it was supposed to.

The postponed delivery of my new bike means I'll get it next week instead.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A package that is kept back and sent at a later time.

The postponed delivery will arrive after the holiday.

3. The act of moving a scheduled drop-off to a later date.

Bad weather caused a postponed delivery of the supplies.

4. A shipment that waits because the receiver is not ready.

We asked for a postponed delivery until we move into the new house.