noun
Uncommon
expiration
ehk-spuh-RAY-shuhn
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.”
noun
1
The point at which something, such as a contract or a product's usability, comes to an end.
"Check the expiration date before eating the yogurt."
"The lease is nearing its expiration."
How to use expiration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment something stops being valid or usable.
UK vs US
US English favors "expiration date"; British English more often says "expiry date."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
expiration date
reach expiration
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Word forms
- Plural
- expirations
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Etymology
From Latin expiratio, related to expirare ("to breathe out, come to an end") — the same root as "expire."
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Rhymes for expiration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
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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.
