Main Entry:

¹ex·press

Pronunciation:

\ik-ˈspres\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French expres, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere to press out, express, from ex- + premere to press — more at press

Date:

14th century

1 a: directly, firmly, and explicitly stated <my express orders> b: exact, precise2 a: designed for or adapted to its purpose b: of a particular sort : specific <for that express purpose>3 a: traveling at high speed ; specifically : traveling with few or no stops along the way <express train> b: adapted or suitable for travel at high speed <an express highway> cBritish : designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger

synonyms see explicit