expiration

[ ek-spuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a coming to an end; termination; close:

   the expiration of a contract.

2. the act of expiring, or breathing out; emission of air from the lungs.
3. Archaic. death.

expiration

/ ˌɛkspɪˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the finish of something; ending; expiry
2. the act, process, or sound of breathing out
3. rare.
   a last breath; death

expiration

/ ĕk′spə-rā′shən /

1. See exhalation

Other Words From

• nonex·pi·ration noun
• preex·pi·ration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of expiration¹

1375–1425; late Middle English expiracioun < Latin expīrātiōn- (stem of expīrātiō ), equivalent to expīrāt ( us ) (past participle of ex ( s ) pīrāre to expire ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

“An 11th hour partisan proposal released 415 days after the expiration of the current farm bill is insulting,” he wrote.

From Salon

A coalition of labor unions, nonprofits and homeless service providers helped put Measure A, which would raise the tax to a half-cent with no expiration date, on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times

Most had come from far beyond Mexico, speaking Chinese, Portuguese and other languages, apparently drawn by the expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era public health measure that allowed authorities to turn away asylum-seekers more easily.

From Los Angeles Times

What he failed to mention was that FSA inspectors had found the store selling food well past its expiration date, putting customers at risk of consuming potentially dangerous products.

From BBC

In addition to the ban on food dyes, Newsom also signed a bill that aims to standardize information about the expiration dates on food products.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• expiry
• termination