Definition of expressions

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • expressions is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • expressions is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • expressions is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of expressions


  • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations (noun)

    Examples

    1. pardon the expression

    Synonyms

    1. locution
    2. saying
  • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions (noun)

    Examples

    1. expressions of good will
    2. he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas

    Synonyms

    1. verbal expression
    2. verbalism
  • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. formula
  • the feelings expressed on a person's face (noun)

    Examples

    1. a sad expression

    Synonyms

    1. aspect
    2. face
    3. facial expression
    4. look
  • the style of expressing yourself (noun)

    Examples

    1. his manner of expression showed how much he cared

    Synonyms

    1. formulation
  • expression without words (noun)

    Examples

    1. tears are an expression of grief

    Synonyms

    1. manifestation
    2. reflection
    3. reflexion
  • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. construction
    2. grammatical construction
  • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene (noun)
  • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing (noun)

    Examples

    1. the expression of milk from her breast

See definition of expressions in Merriam Webster