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noun British.
special delivery.
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Origin of express delivery

First recorded in 1890–1895

Words nearby express delivery

expound, expounding, ex-president, express, expressage, express delivery, expression, Expressionism, expression mark, expressive, expressive aphasia
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How to use express delivery in a sentence

  • An express delivery service was also established by the Post Office, the fee in addition to the ordinary postage being 2d.

    The History of the British Post Office|Joseph Clarence Hemmeon

  • In a decade or two overhead transit will become the main factor in the express delivery of passengers, mails, and goods.

    Aviation in Peace and War|Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes

  • She was begged to bring writing paper also; there might be a letter to send by express delivery.

    The Lion's Mouse|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
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