pull date

noun

1. sell-by date.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pull date¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Much of the food is right at or past the pull date for supermarkets, although there’s nothing wrong with it.

From Seattle Times

But now we have more regulations on paint, toys and the pull date of milk than on sophisticated weapons.

From Seattle Times

But now we have more regulations on paint, toys and the pull date of milk than on sophisticated weapons.

From New York Times

“It was just one sample; the pull date was Oct. 4, which means that milk is pretty much all sold and gone,” said Cheryl Voortman, owner of Pride and Joy.

From Seattle Times

It’s been nearly 40 years since X made its debut on the explosive Los Angeles punk scene, but the band continues to thrive well past what many punk bands might consider a pull date.

From Seattle Times