due date

noun

: the day by which something must be done, paid, etc.

The due date for the assignment is Friday.

Tomorrow's the due date for our electricity bill.

: the day when a woman is expected to give birth

She started having contractions two weeks before her due date.

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For example, Delta Airlines has no restrictions in place at the time of publication, while American Airlines requires pregnant fliers to provide a medical certificate if their due date is within four weeks of their flights. —

Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025 Though the princess' exact due date wasn't disclosed, Beatrice and her family shifted their Christmas plans at the last minute in light of her pregnancy. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 Your tax form is on time if it is properly addressed and mailed on or before the due date. —

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025 The baby was born prematurely, as the palace initially announced a due date in early spring. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for due date