sell–by date
noun
Definition of sell–by date
: a date printed on food packages showing the last day on which the food can be sold —sometimes used figuratively a theory that has passed its sell-by date [=an outdated theory]
From the M-W Editors
1971
First Known Use of sell–by date
1971
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