express

Definition

Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

Etymology

From French exprès, from Latin expressus, past participle of exprimere (see Etymology 2, below).

Example Sentences

• "I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me."
• "This book cannot be copied without the express permission of the publisher."
• "Beginning with the next issue, which will be the January, 1950, issue, this magazine will be published on the first of every month. This step has been taken at the express wish of readers despite the present paper and production difficulties."