expiration date

noun

1

: the date after which something (such as a credit card) is no longer in effect

2

: the date after which a product (such as food or medicine) should not be sold because of an expected decline in quality or effectiveness

Examples of expiration date in a Sentence

Check the expiration date on the bottle to make sure the medicine is still good.

Recent Examples on the Web

The resolution arrived before the current contract’s expiration date, finally permitting the entertainment industry to breathe a sigh of relief in the wake of two marathon strikes waged by actors and screenwriters. —Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024

The recalled drinks are all within their expiration date. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024

Discard sunscreen that is past its expiration date. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024

ESLs could also help store markdown or discount items that are approaching their expiration date. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

expiration date

noun

1

: the date on which something (as a credit card) is no longer of use

2

: the last date on which a product (as food or medicine) can be safely used