open dating

noun

: the marking of perishable food products with a clearly readable date indicating when the food was packaged or the last date on which it should be sold or used

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of open dating was in 1970

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“Open dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20dating. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

open dating

noun
: the placing of dates on goods (as dairy products) so that the consumer can tell how old they are
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