Meaning & Definition of word "Expiration"

Expiration

/ˌɛkspɪˈreɪʃən/

1. The act or process of ending or coming to an end, especially in relation to a time limit or the termination of validity.
- Example: The expiration of the contract means that all obligations will cease.
2. The end of the period for which something is valid, such as a date after which a product is no longer safe to use.
- Example: Be sure to check the expiration date on the milk before buying it.
3. The act of breathing out.
- Example: With each expiration, she felt more relaxed during her meditation.
4. A final or conclusive end.
- Example: The expiration of the negotiations led to the signing of the new agreement.

●From the Latin 'expiratio', from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'spirare' meaning 'to breathe'.

expiration date:

The date after which a product is no longer considered safe or suitable for use.

expiration of a contract:

The date on which a contract is no longer valid.

expiration period:

The length of time before something becomes invalid.

expire:

To come to an end or cease to be valid.

expiring:

The process of coming to an end.

expiry:

The act or instance of expiring.

Meaning: Out of date or no longer good.

● Example Sentence: That milk is expired; it's got a funky smell.

Meaning: Dead or finished.

● Example Sentence: After that fight, his chances of winning were pretty much expired.