noun
expiry
ihk-SPEYE-uhr-ee
Expiry (noun) means the end of a period of validity; the point when something expires. Example: “Check the card's expiry before making a payment.”
noun
1
The end of a period of validity; the point when something expires.
"Check the card's expiry before making a payment."
How to use expiry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe date or point at which something stops being valid.
UK vs US
Common in British English ("expiry date"); American English tends to prefer "expiration."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
expiry date
nearing expiry
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like expiry.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- expiries
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Check the card's _____ before making a payment.
Etymology
From expire + the noun ending -y.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for expiry
See all rhymes for expiry →Frequently asked questions
What does “expiry” mean?
The word “expiry” means the end of a period of validity; the point when something expires. In plain terms, the date or point at which something stops being valid.
How do you pronounce “expiry”?
“Expiry” is pronounced ihk-SPEYE-uhr-ee (/ɪkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “expiry” in a sentence?
Here is “expiry” used in a sentence: “Check the card's expiry before making a payment.”
What part of speech is “expiry”?
“Expiry” is a noun.
