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express train — A fast train that makes few or no stops between major stations

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A fast train that makes few or no stops between major stations

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Example Sentences

  • The express train was so fast that my coffee spilled when we skipped the third station!
  • Business travelers prefer the express train because it saves them valuable time.
  • My grandmother thinks the express train is just a regular train showing off.

express train

NOUN

[/ɪkˈspres treɪn/]

A fast train that makes few or no stops between major stations

a sleek silver train races through the station at incredible speed with motion blur trailing behind it. Papers and leaves swirl in the powerful wind created by the train's passage. Passengers on the platform watch as the train flies past without slowing down or stopping. Their hair and clothing blow dramatically from the rushing air. Several people check their watches while waiting for their own slower train. Other passengers stand back from the platform edge as the express creates a powerful whoosh of air.  a fast train that makes no stops at this station, racing directly to its destination
💡 Concept

a sleek silver train races through the station at incredible speed with motion blur trailing behind it. Papers and leaves swirl in the powerful wind created by the train's passage. Passengers on the platform watch as the train flies past without slowing down or stopping. Their hair and clothing blow dramatically from the rushing air. Several people check their watches while waiting for their own slower train. Other passengers stand back from the platform edge as the express creates a powerful whoosh of air. a fast train that makes no stops at this station, racing directly to its destination

Racing for the express train, he tries to suppress his distress!
🎵 Rhyme

Racing for the express train, he tries to suppress his distress!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspres treɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspres treɪn/

🌳Etymology

Origin

Express derives from Latin 'expressus' (past participle of exprimere), meaning 'pressed out' or 'sent forth with speed'. Train comes from Old French 'trainer', meaning 'to draw or pull'. The compound 'express train' emerged in the 19th century to denote a fast-moving railway service that stops at fewer stations.

Breakdown

express (from Latin ex- 'out' + premere 'to press', referring to speed and efficiency) + train (from Old French trainer 'to pull or draw', referring to the connected cars pulled by a locomotive).

🎵Rhyme

impress
suppress
distress

🔗Collocations

catch an express train
miss the express train
express train service
board the express train
express train schedule
high-speed express train

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The express train was so fast that my coffee spilled when we skipped the third station!”

“Business travelers prefer the express train because it saves them valuable time.”

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother thinks the express train is just a regular train showing off.”

“The express train runs every 30 minutes during rush hour.”

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