sell-by date

noun

ˈsel-ˌbī-

: a date printed on food packages showing the last day on which the food can be sold

—sometimes used figuratively

a theory that has passed its sell-by date [=an outdated theory]

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Northwest Naturals told consumers Tuesday to toss their Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food if its sell-by date falls between May 21, 2026, and June 23, 2026. —

Doha Madani, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024 Call out the strategies that are past their sell-by date. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The affected salads were assembled between Nov. 5 and 8 with sell-by dates of Nov. 7 through 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024 The expansion of the Champions League, World Cup and Club World Cup mean there is more live football to come and in England the 3pm TV blackout — which is already starting to allow in chinks of light — will surely pass its sell-by date in the near future. —

Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sell-by date