: the date after which something (such as a credit card) is no longer in effect
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: the date after which a product (such as food or medicine) should not be sold because of an expected decline in quality or effectiveness
Example Sentences
Check the expiration date on the bottle to make sure the medicine is still good.
Recent Examples on the WebOnce granted, the authorization will be valid for three years or until the expiration date of an individual’s travel document, such as a passport. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 29 June 2022 Over time, the materials in a car seat can compress or get worn down, so all convertible car seats are stamped with an expiration date. Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Ultra Supplement is recalling a single lot of the product: lot number DAP272109, with an expiration date of 4/1/26. Chris Smith, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 To avoid eating food that's past its prime, label leftovers containers with an expiration date before placing them in the refrigerator. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 Luckily, fireworks don’t come with an expiration date.New York Times, 3 July 2022 Covid-19 Starter Kit: Expires after eight months; Check the new expiration date here. Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 In January, Delta extended the expiration date on travel credits through the end of 2023, for travel by the end of 2024. Dawn Gilbertson, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 Check the expiration date on each item and dispose of anything that has expired. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 See More