expiration
Expiration (noun) means the point at which something, such as a contract or a product's usability, comes to an end. Example: “Check the expiration date before eating the yogurt.”
How to use expiration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment something stops being valid or usable.
US English favors "expiration date"; British English more often says "expiry date."
Word forms
expirations plural
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Check the _____ date before eating the yogurt.
Etymology
From Latin expiratio, related to expirare ("to breathe out, come to an end") — the same root as "expire."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for expiration
Frequently asked questions
What does “expiration” mean?
The word “expiration” means the point at which something, such as a contract or a product's usability, comes to an end. In plain terms, the moment something stops being valid or usable.
How do you pronounce “expiration”?
“Expiration” is pronounced ehk-spuh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌɛk.spɚˈeɪ̯.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “expiration” in a sentence?
Here is “expiration” used in a sentence: “Check the expiration date before eating the yogurt.”
What part of speech is “expiration”?
“Expiration” is a noun.
Where does the word “expiration” come from?
The word “expiration” comes from Latin. From Latin expiratio, related to expirare ("to breathe out, come to an end") — the same root as "expire.".
Is “expiration” a common word?
“Expiration” is an uncommon word in modern English.