expiry
noun
ex·pi·ry
ik-ˈspī(-ə)r-ē 
ˈek-spə-rē
ˈek-spə-rē
plural expiries
: expiration: such as
a
: exhalation of breath
b
: death
c
: termination
especially
: the termination of a time or period fixed by law, contract, or agreement
Examples of expiry in a Sentence
the expiry of the waiting period
the expiry of a great empire is always a cataclysmic event
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Edge systems detect if stock is nearing expiry or is in the wrong area.
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Amy Gu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
June options expiry flushed out selling pressure and triggered a short squeeze, as traders who bet against bitcoin near the $110,000 to $120,000 range were forced to cover.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In May, John Heitinga left his role as first-team coach following the expiry of then-manager David Moyes’ contract.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Everton have been looking to strengthen their forward options after the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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Amy Gu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
June options expiry flushed out selling pressure and triggered a short squeeze, as traders who bet against bitcoin near the $110,000 to $120,000 range were forced to cover.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In May, John Heitinga left his role as first-team coach following the expiry of then-manager David Moyes’ contract.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Everton have been looking to strengthen their forward options after the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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“Expiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expiry. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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