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expression

noun

ex·​pres·​sion ik-ˈspre-shən How to pronounce expression (audio)
1
a
: an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (such as words) : utterance
freedom of expression
b(1)
: something that manifests, embodies, or symbolizes something else
this gift is an expression of my admiration for you
(2)
: a significant word or phrase
(3)
: a mathematical or logical symbol or a meaningful combination of symbols
(4)
: the detectable effect of a gene
2
a
: a mode, means, or use of significant representation or symbolism
especially : felicitous or vivid indication or depiction of mood or sentiment
read the poem with expression
b(1)
: the quality or fact of being expressive
(2)
: facial aspect or vocal intonation as indicative of feeling
3
: an act or product of pressing out
expressional
ik-ˈspresh-nəl How to pronounce expression (audio)
-ˈspre-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Example Sentences

Dance is a form of artistic expression. He uses some very odd expressions. The expression “to make fun of” means “to ridicule.” Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise. We saw his expression change from angry to sad. She wore a smug expression. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Penmanship came to be seen as a marker and expression of the self—of gender and class, to be sure, but also of deeper elements of character and soul. Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2022 The term nonbinary refers to one’s gender identity or expression. Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Growing up in Texas as the child of Indian immigrants, Vaid-Menon was bullied for their ethnicity and gender expression. Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 14 Sep. 2022 The government clamped down on freedom of expression and other civil liberties, tying remaining support, like food baskets, to public approval of the administration. Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 The program uses music to support stress reduction, resiliency and emotional expression. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 For example, tech is already opening up so many opportunities to expand creative expression and design. Karlie Kloss, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 This contrasts with a low-road strategy that depends on low wages, high turnover, and strong resistance to any form of worker expression to remain competitive. Thomas Kochan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 This is going to be a weekend of fun, expression and also safety. Donovan J. Thomas, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of expression was in the 15th century

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