expiration

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌɛk.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/

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Noun

Singular expiration

Plural expirations

1. (countable & uncountable) Expiration is the ending of the period for which a contract is valid.

   Their contract was not renewed before expiration.

2. (countable & uncountable) Expiration is the ending of the period in which a food, drug, or other item should be used.

   The expiration date on the rotten meat was last week.

3. (countable & uncountable) Expiration is the process of breathing out.

   Both expiration and inspiration are automatic processes that we can control.

Related words

• expire
• expiry