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, precise
2 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> c British : designated to be delivered without delay by special messenger

synonyms see explicit