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a theory that has passed its sell-by date [=an outdated theory]

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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 The product's sell-by dates are between July 29 and Oct. 17. —

Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Aug. 2024 The 'For Israel' come hell or high water stance may be well past its sell-by date. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Those include Virginia old fashioned ham, Italian Cappy style ham, extra hot Italian Cappy style ham, bologna, beef salami, steakhouse roasted bacon ham and garlic bologna with an Aug. 10 sell-by date. —

Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sell-by date