fast lane

noun

1
: a traffic lane intended for vehicles traveling at higher speeds
2
: a way of life marked by a fast pace and usually the pursuit of immediate gratification
3
fast-lane adjective

Examples of fast lane in a Sentence

I pulled into the fast lane to pass the truck.
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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fast lane was in 1918

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“Fast lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20lane. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fast lane

noun
1
: a traffic lane used by vehicles moving at higher speeds
2
: a way of life marked by a fast pace and the attempt to get everything one wants quickly
3
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