expiration
Translation
expiration, expiry
Examples
Check the expiration date on the milk.
Check the expiry date on the milk.
The expiration of the contract is next month.
The expiration of the contract is next month.
Grammar Patterns
expiration ((of sth.)) the end of a period of time when sth. can be used The expiration of our lease is approaching.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expiry, end, termination; Antonyms: beginning, start
Etymology
From Latin 'exspirare', meaning 'to breathe out'. 'ex-' (out) + 'spirare' (to breathe). This extended to mean 'breathe one's last, die', and then 'come to an end'.
Memory Tips
Think of your breath 'expiring' or running out. Similarly, a product's life or a contract's validity runs out.