Meanings
nounexpress lane (plural express lanes)
plural express lanes
- USA traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.
Synonyms: core lane
- 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 & antonyms
nounA traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.
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express lane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/express%20lane
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