release date

American  

noun

Journalism.

1. the time, as the day, part of the day, and sometimes the hour, on or at which release copy may be published or broadcast.

2. the printed notation of this time on a press release or other advance.

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Etymology

Origin of release date

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

A release date has not yet been issued for the film, which also features Newport-born Peaky Blinders star Aimee-Ffion Edwards as the mother, as well as Dr Who's Aneurin Barnard.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"They didn't explain but one of the fans in the queue said he reckons that it might be the release date of the album."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The release date of Meta’s newest AI model, dubbed “Avocado,” has reportedly been pushed back from March to May.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The studio has yet to cast the titular spy or set a release date for the movie, which will be directed by “Dune’s” Denis Villeneuve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

But Pong didn’t care about the girls’ release date.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat