expiration

noun
UK: /ˌekspɪˈreɪʃən/
US: /ˌekspɪˈreɪʃən/

  1. The end of the period for which something is valid.

    1. The expiration date is printed on the package.
    2. Upon the expiration of the initial lease, we negotiated new terms.

  2. The act of breathing out air from the lungs.

    1. Expiration involves the movement of air out of your body.
    2. The doctor listened carefully to the patient's chest during expiration.

  3. The termination of an agreement, contract, or right.

    1. The expiration of the contract led to a period of uncertainty.
    2. After the expiration, they considered their options for renewal carefully.

Synonyms

expiry termination end cessation lapse exhalation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expiration" in English means: The end of the period for which something is valid., The act of breathing out air from the lungs., The termination of an agreement, contract, or right..

The phonetic transcription of "expiration" is /ˌekspɪˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌekspɪˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expiration": expiry, termination, end, cessation, lapse, exhalation.

Example usage of "expiration": "The expiration date is printed on the package.". More examples on the page.