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Definition of use-by date noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

use-by date

noun
 
/ˈjuːz baɪ deɪt/
 
/ˈjuːz baɪ deɪt/
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  1. the date printed on food packages, etc. advising you to use the food before this date
    • Supermarkets often throw away food that is past its use-by date.
    compare best-before date, sell-by dateTopics Shoppingc1
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