n.
Pronunciation: ik- ' spres
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