express
adjective
ex·press
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Definition of express
(Entry 1 of 4)
2a
: designed for or adapted to its purpose
b
: of a particular sort : specific
for that express purpose
3a
: traveling at high speed
specifically
: traveling with few or no stops along the way
express train
b
: designed or intended to be used for fast movement or travel
an express highway with few local exits the express lane at the supermarket
c(1)
: delivered faster than usual
an express shipment
(2)
British
: designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger