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sell–by date
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sell–by date
(noun)
sell–by date
noun
plural
sell–by dates
sell–by date
noun
plural
sell–by dates
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELL–BY DATE
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:
a date that is printed on food packages which shows the last day on which the food can be sold
—
sometimes used figuratively
He wants to get married before he's past his
sell-by date
. [=before he's too old]
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