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express lane

express lane noun: a traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.

Noun

express lane (plural express lanes)

  1. (US) A traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.
    Synonyms:
    core lane
  2. In a supermarket or other large retail enterprise, a checkout aisle reserved for customers with relatively few items to purchase, allowing them to be served more quickly.

Synonyms of express lane

Forms of express lane

pluralexpress lanes

Questions about express lane

What does express lane mean?
Express lane means a traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.
What part of speech is express lane?
Express lane is a noun.
What is the plural of express lane?
The plural of express lane is express lanes.

Words near express lane in the dictionary

  1. express
  2. express elevator
  3. express elevators
  4. express kidnapping
  5. express kidnappings
  6. express lane
  7. express lanes
  8. express office
  9. express officer
  10. express offices
  11. express oneself

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