expiry

noun

ex·​pi·​ry ik-ˈspī(-ə)r-ē  ˈek-spə-rē 

plural expiries

: expiration: such as

a

: exhalation of breath

b

: death

c

: termination

especially : the termination of a time or period fixed by law, contract, or agreement

Synonyms

• death
• demise
• expiration
• termination

Examples of expiry in a Sentence

the expiry of the waiting period

the expiry of a great empire is always a cataclysmic event

Recent Examples on the Web

International benchmark Brent crude futures with February expiry traded 0.5% higher at $72.55 per barrel at around 7:15 a.m. —Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024

The Ice Brent contract with January expiry was trading at $72.68 per barrel at 07:39 a.m. —Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024

Detractors, however, say Novo Nordisk faces a different risk, namely the expiry of its valuable patent on its weight-loss-aiding drugs, with the core patent for Ozempic expiring in 2026. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024

The news comes as a huge boost to the Citizens following rumors that the Spaniard would depart alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain – whose decision to leave was announced in October – upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this season. —Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing expiry

• expiry date

Medical Definition

expiry

noun

ex·​pi·​ry ik-ˈspī(ə)r-ē  ˈek-spə-rē 

plural expiries

1

: exhalation of breath

2

: death