expiration

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: ex-pi-ra-tion (4)
English Definition

The ending of the period of time when something is valid.

Example Sentence

Check the expiration date on this milk carton.

US IPA /ˌek.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /ˌek.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/

Synonyms

expiry termination end conclusion

Antonyms

beginning commencement inception