unexpired

adjective

un·​ex·​pired ˌən-ik-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce unexpired (audio)
: not yet run out : still valid or in effect : not terminated or expired
an unexpired lease/patent
unexpired medicine [=medicine that has not yet reached its expiration date]

Examples of unexpired in a Sentence

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The former star second baseman for the Kansas City Royals was appointed to fill the unexpired term Mike Sanders in early 2016 and has been elected to the job three times. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025 Patrick Moses, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church and 2024 Democratic candidate for sheriff, is running to fill the unexpired term of Crystal Gayden. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025 Each unopened, unexpired item will equate to $1 forgiven for overdue library fines. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025 Spencer filled out the unexpired term of Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and won election to the seat last year. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unexpired

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexpired was in 1570

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“Unexpired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexpired. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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