Meaning & Definition of Express in English

1. Mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

2. Public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

• "He caught the express to new york"

3. Rapid transport of goods

1. Give expression to

• "She showed her disappointment"

2. Articulate

• Either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

• "She expressed her anger"

• "He uttered a curse"

3. Serve as a means for expressing something

• "The painting of mary carries motherly love"

• "His voice carried a lot of anger"

4. Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

• "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"

5. Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

• "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

6. Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

• "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"

7. Send by rapid transport or special messenger service

• "She expressed the letter to florida"

1. Not tacit or implied

• "Her express wish"

2. Without unnecessary stops

• "An express train"

• "An express shipment"

1. By express

• "Please send the letter express"