expiry

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/
US: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

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

    1. Check the expiry date on the milk to see if it's still good.
    2. The expiry of her passport meant she couldn't travel abroad so she had to renew it.

  2. The date on which something is no longer valid or usable.

    1. What is the expiry date on this coupon, please, I want to be sure.
    2. Upon the expiry of the initial contract, we will need to negotiate new terms.

Synonyms

expiration termination lapse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expiry" in English means: The end of the period for which something is valid., The date on which something is no longer valid or usable..

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

Synonyms for "expiry": expiration, termination, lapse.

Example usage of "expiry": "Check the expiry date on the milk to see if it's still good.". More examples on the page.