adjective / noun / verb / adverb
express
rapid transport or delivery service
The express train skips most stops on its way downtown.
Etymology
The transport use developed from a messenger or service sent for a particular purpose. Special, direct handling became associated with rapid delivery and travel.
More examples
- The morning express gets us to the city before nine.
- The supplier expresses urgent orders directly to our office.
- We ship replacement parts express when customers need them quickly.
Forms
express · expresses · expressed · expressing
Similar words
- nonstop
- Means making no stops, while express services may stop occasionally.
- overnight
- Specifies next-day delivery, rather than simply faster service.