expiration

Noun

Meaning

The act of expiring

The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; -- opposed to inspiration.

The last emission of breath; death.

A coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end.

That which is expired; matter breathed forth; that which is produced by breathing out, as a sound.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

termination exhalation end loss release going passing departure exit expiry breathing out omega finis grim reaper death

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Antonyms

renaissance genesis phoenix alpha dawn fountainhead

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Hypernyms

death end ending breath expiry decease

Hyponyms

wind blow puff puffing huffing snorting

Related terms

expire expiry

Phrases with the word

expiration time date of expiration upon expiration of term upon expiration time until expiration

Examples

thousands mourned his passing Source: Internet

the expiry of his driver's license Source: Internet

After expiration of the patent, competitors can copy the method or product legally. Source: Internet

“Although Governor Ige extended the moratorium until Dec. 31, a temporary eviction moratorium with the same expiration date was already granted by the CDC in September,” said Sugimura. Source: Internet

An organized fridge will help you keep tabs on expiration dates and improve your visibility so a model with adjustable shelves and pull-out bins allows you to assign proper places for each type of produce. Source: Internet

At 5 p.m. yesterday evening, on the eve of the expiration of his monthlong "Safer at Home" order, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Phase One of his reopening plan for Florida, entitled, "Safe. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

expilator expirable expirant expiration date expiration time expirational