Expiration

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˌspaɪəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of expiration

noun the act of coming to an end or the end of a validity period

Example Sentences

A1 The expiration date on the milk carton is tomorrow.

A2 I need to check the expiration date on this coupon before using it.

B1 The expiration of the contract is approaching, we need to renew it soon.

B2 The expiration of the lease agreement was extended by another year.

C1 The expiration of the warranty means we will have to pay for any repairs ourselves now.

C2 The expiration of the visa forced him to leave the country and reapply for a new one.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The milk expiration date is tomorrow.

A2 I need to check the expiration date on this medicine.

B1 The coupon will expiration in two weeks.

B2 The contract will expiration next month if not renewed.

C1 The lease agreement will expiration at the end of the year.

C2 The warranty on the car will expiration in three years.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The expiration date on the milk carton is tomorrow.

A2 I need to check the expiration date on this coupon before using it.

B1 The expiration policy for returning items is clearly stated on the receipt.

B2 The expiration of the contract will be extended if both parties agree to the terms.

C1 The expiration of the lease agreement led to negotiations for a new contract.

C2 The expiration of the patent allowed other companies to create similar products.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The milk has an expiration date of next week.

A2 Please check the expiration date before consuming the medicine.

B1 The expiration of the contract is approaching, we need to renew it soon.

B2 The expiration of the warranty means we will have to pay for any repairs ourselves.

C1 The expiration of the lease agreement led to negotiations for a new contract.

C2 The expiration of the patent allowed other companies to produce similar products.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 My passport expiration date is next month.

A2 The expiration of the coupon is at the end of the week.

B1 The expiration of the contract is causing some issues for the company.

B2 She was worried about the expiration of her driver's license.

C1 The expiration of the lease agreement led to negotiations for a new contract.

C2 The expiration of the warranty meant he had to pay for repairs out of pocket.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The milk has an expiration date of next week.

A2 Please check the expiration date on the package before purchasing.

B1 The expiration of the contract is set for the end of the month.

B2 The expiration of the warranty means you will need to pay for any repairs.

C1 The expiration of the lease agreement led to negotiations for a new contract.

C2 The expiration of the patent allowed other companies to produce similar products.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I need to check the expiration date on the milk before I drink it.

A2 The expiration of my passport is coming up, so I need to renew it soon.

B1 The expiration of the contract is approaching, so we need to discuss renewal options.

B2 The expiration of the offer was extended to give us more time to make a decision.

C1 The expiration of the lease agreement was clearly outlined in the contract.

C2 The expiration of the warranty means we will have to pay for any repairs out of pocket.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Expiration! I forgot to buy milk.

A2 Oh no, expiration! I need to renew my passport.

B1 Expiration! The coupon for the discount is no longer valid.

B2 I can't believe it, expiration! My driver's license expired.

C1 Well, expiration! Looks like we missed the deadline for submitting the proposal.

C2 Expiration! The contract is null and void due to the expiration date passing.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The expiration date on the milk carton is tomorrow.

A2 Please check the expiration date on the medicine before taking it.

B1 The expiration of my driver's license is coming up, so I need to renew it.

B2 I missed the expiration deadline for the warranty on my laptop.

C1 The expiration of the contract will require negotiation for renewal terms.

C2 The expiration of the lease agreement led to the tenants moving out.

Examples of expiration in a Sentence

formal The expiration date on this product is clearly marked on the packaging.

informal Hey, don't forget to check the expiration date on the milk before you drink it.

slang I accidentally ate some expired chips and now my stomach is killing me.

figurative His time at the company was nearing its expiration, as he had been underperforming for months.

Grammatical Forms of expiration

past tense

expired

plural

expirations

comparative

more expired

superlative

most expired

present tense

expire

future tense

will expire

perfect tense

has expired

continuous tense

is expiring

singular

expiration

positive degree

expired

infinitive

to expire

gerund

expiring

participle

expired

Origin and Evolution of expiration

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'expiration' originated from the Latin word 'exspirare', which means 'to breathe out' or 'to exhale'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'expiration' has evolved to not only refer to the act of breathing out, but also to the termination or end of something, such as a contract or a period of time.