expression

Intermediate

/ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

noun
the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or actions

expression in a sentence

  • “Try to put a little more expression into it!”
  • “He wrote her a poem as an expression of his love.”
  • “We've received a lot of expressions of support for our campaign.”
  • “Freedom of expression is a basic human right.”

What does “expression” mean?

expression (noun) means the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or actions. It is pronounced /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "expression" mean?
expression (noun) means: the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or actions
How do you pronounce "expression"?
"expression" is pronounced /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "expression" in a sentence?
Here is "expression" used in a sentence: Try to put a little more expression into it!

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