sell-by date
The 'sell-by date' helps retailers manage inventory and ensure product quality and safety for consumers.
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Definition
B2Retail
(technical)The last day a store should sell a product to ensure it remains fresh and safe for a reasonable period afterward.
Example
- The milk's sell-by date is tomorrow, but it will still be good for several days after that.
C1General
(idiomatic)Used to describe something or someone as outdated or no longer useful.
Example
- His ideas seem to have passed their sell-by date.
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