expression
/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: expressions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành động thể hiện suy nghĩ, ý tưởng, cảm xúc, v.v.
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Noun
Examples
There are lots of great actresses who dress beautifully, but in the modern day, nearly all of them use stylists. They may know what they like—when they’re presented with gowns and outfits, they’re perfectly equipped to say yes or no—but you rarely get the sense that what they’re wearing is a true ex
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “expression” mean?
The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
Is “expression” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.