Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspaɪərd/

Definitions of expired

verb to come to the end of the validity or duration

Example Sentences

A1 My milk expired yesterday, so I had to throw it away.

A2 I forgot to renew my passport and now it has expired.

B1 The coupon code I tried to use had already expired.

B2 The contract between the two companies expired last month.

C1 The lease on the apartment expired, so we had to find a new place to live.

C2 The warranty on the product expired, so I couldn't get it repaired for free.

adjective no longer valid or in effect

Example Sentences

A1 The milk in the fridge has expired.

A2 She realized her passport had expired when she tried to board the plane.

B1 The coupon I was going to use at the store has expired.

B2 The contract between the two companies has expired, and they need to negotiate a new one.

C1 The warranty on the product had expired, so they had to pay for repairs out of pocket.

C2 The lease on the apartment has expired, and they have to find a new place to live.

Examples of expired in a Sentence

formal The contract has expired and is no longer valid.

informal I forgot to use the coupon before it expired.

slang My gym membership is expired, I need to renew it.

figurative The opportunity has expired, we missed our chance.

Grammatical Forms of expired

past tense

expired

plural

expired

comparative

more expired

superlative

most expired

present tense

expire

future tense

will expire

perfect tense

has expired

continuous tense

is expiring

singular

expires

positive degree

expire

infinitive

to expire

gerund

expiring

participle

expired

Origin and Evolution of expired

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'expired' originated from the Latin word 'expirare', which means 'to breathe out' or 'to die'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'expired' has evolved to primarily refer to the ending or termination of something, such as a contract or a period of time, rather than just the act of breathing out or dying.