collect on delivery

noun

1. C.O.D.

Example Sentences

FedEx defended itself by stating that collection of payments at the time of delivery was a part of its “collect on delivery” service.

From Forbes

This bureau would collect names of farmers—both those voluntarily resorting to it and those reached in its own canvasses—who would send their products collect on delivery to consumers.

From Project Gutenberg

The “cash on delivery” or “collect on delivery” system, known as C.O.D., is one whereby a tradesman can, through a delivery agency, send goods to a customer, and have the money due to him collected on the delivery of the same, with a guarantee from the carrier that, if no money be collected, the goods shall be returned.

From Project Gutenberg

“And it will be labelled Collect on Delivery.”

From Project Gutenberg

And since it's my way to collect on delivery, I'll thank you to step up one at a time and pay me. . . .

From Project Gutenberg