express delivery (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ɛkˈspres dɪˈlɪvəri/
Definition
A shipping service that delivers packages quickly, often on the same or next day, for an additional fee.
Examples
The online retailer offered express delivery for customers who needed their purchases urgently.
The express delivery service guaranteed that the package would arrive within 24 hours.
To get the gift to her on time, he opted for express delivery, which cost a bit more but was worth it.
How to Use express delivery
- opt for express delivery (phrase)
- choose the express delivery option — "To get the gift to her on time, he opted for express delivery."
- guarantee express delivery (phrase)
- promise that the package will be delivered quickly — "The company guaranteed express delivery for all packages sent via their premium service."
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