express delivery

noun

, British.

1. special delivery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of express delivery¹

First recorded in 1890–1895

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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

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