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

• 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

The global trade war looked set to resume, with little sign of resolution over Washington’s disputes ahead of the expiry of a 90-day tariff reprieve. —Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 20 June 2025

Here is my exact trade setup: Buy $121 call, July 11 expiry Sell $122 call, July 11 expiry Cost: $50 Potential Profit: $50 Risk management Given the binary nature of the upcoming China talks, a negative outcome could trigger a sharp sell-off in stocks with China exposure. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 June 2025

Lucas Vazquez is expected to leave after the expiry of his contract following the Club World Cup. —James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025

Before his current terms’ expiry in 2031, however, expect President Joan Laporta or whoever is in power to try and tie him down further. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing expiry

• expiry date

Rhymes for expiry

• inquiry
• kyrie
• wiry

Medical Definition

expiry

noun

ex·​pi·​ry ik-ˈspī(ə)r-ē  ˈek-spə-rē 

plural expiries

1

: exhalation of breath

2

: death