shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use
broadly
: the period of time during which something lasts or remains popular
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Of course, this can also relate to other household items with a shelf life.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
If your donation is perishable, meaning something with a limited shelf life, food banks won't accept it.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
But the music industry can be particularly cruel to sexy women, their shelf life being brief.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Solutions like breathable film packaging and smart logistics play a crucial role in reducing waste and prolonging shelf life.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
If your donation is perishable, meaning something with a limited shelf life, food banks won't accept it.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
But the music industry can be particularly cruel to sexy women, their shelf life being brief.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Solutions like breathable film packaging and smart logistics play a crucial role in reducing waste and prolonging shelf life.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shelf life
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“Shelf life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelf%20life. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material (as a food or drug) may be stored and remain suitable for use
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