expiry

noun

ex·​pi·​ry ik-ˈspī(-ə)r-ē  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

Synonyms of expiry

• demise
• expiration
• termination
• death
• dissolution

Examples of expiry in a Sentence

the expiry of the waiting period

the expiry of a great empire is always a cataclysmic event

Recent Examples on the Web

Rodriguez’s move follows the departures of Zinsberger and academy graduate Naomi Williams upon the expiry of their contracts, while Barbora Votíkova returned to Slavia Prague after her loan spell. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 July 2026

The most popular trade by volume was the 3-strike call with the same expiry, which needs a 34% rally to break even. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Diversification already won the old argument The familiar framing of this expiry is that Turkey has finally outgrown Iranian gas. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Russia answered with overnight drone barrages on Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, while Kyiv touts fresh pledges of air defense systems and near-expiry interceptor missiles from unnamed partners. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing expiry

• expiry date

Rhymes for expiry

• inquiry
• wiry

Medical Definition

expiry

noun

ex·​pi·​ry ik-ˈspī(ə)r-ē  ˈek-spə-rē 

plural expiries

1

: exhalation of breath

2

: death