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Definition delay in American English

delay noun

noun
/dɪˈleɪ/
1

a situation in which something happens later or more slowly than you expected

Example

Why the delay?

Example

Try to find the reason for any delay in payment.

Example

Please excuse my delay in replying.

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt
1.1

a situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late

Example

Trees had fallen near the railroad tracks, causing more delays.

Example

After a long delay, the plane finally took off.

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
2

failure to do something quickly

Example

We have encountered nothing but obstruction and delay from our suppliers.

Example

I hope that discussions will take place without delay.

Synonyms and related words
inaction avoidance standstill
3

the time between an event and its result or between one event and the next

Example

Callers' comments were aired after a ten-second delay.

Definition delay in American English