express lane

English

Noun

express lane (plural express lanes)

(chiefly US) A traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.
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

(traffic lane for faster traffic): core lane

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