bringing
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,769 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,263 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) also: delivery his reluctant delivery of bad news
bringing in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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After bringing all my trunks way up here!
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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It is the vulture returning, Azariah whispered to Joseph, and he is bringing a comrade back to dinner.
The Brook Kerith: A Syrian story · George Moore · Chapter 1
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A ship arrived in port, bringing with it Pacheco, the Duke of Alva's chief engineer, an architect of the highest reputation.
By Pike and Dyke · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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You were very rude to me, and you spend the day in London with another woman, and return bringing me a present.
The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1