Definitions

expiry

[ik-spahyuhr-ee, ek-spuh-ree] / ɪkˈspaɪər i, ˈɛk spə ri /

NOUN

end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closure conclusion finish issue outcome resolution result retirement

STRONG

accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance execution expiration finale finis fulfillment omega payoff perfection realization target termination terminus upshot wind-up

WEAK

bottom line desistance last word sign-off wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning commencement introduction origin source start

STRONG

frustration

WEAK

birth creation foundation

NOUN

exit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demise departure evacuation exodus farewell retirement retreat withdrawal

STRONG

adieu death egress egression expiration going goodbye leave-taking stampede

WEAK

offgoing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrival coming entrance stay

STRONG

birth hello

WEAK

arriving entering

NOUN

expiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

termination

STRONG

cessation close closing conclusion death decease departure dying end going passing terminus

WEAK

elapsing

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning birth commencement living opening start

WEAK

inception

NOUN

stopping point

Synonyms

WEAK

accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment bottom line cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desistance desuetude determination discontinuance end of the line ending execution expiration finale finis finish fulfillment issue last word omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement sign-off stop target termination terminus upshot wind-up wrap-up

NOUN

termination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

completion

STRONG

abortion ballgame cease cessation close conclusion consequence curtains discontinuation effect ending finale finis finish issue landing outcome payoff period result stop terminus

WEAK

breakoff cutoff desistance end of the line kiss-off wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning cause commencement continuation introduction opening origin source start

WEAK

initiation

NOUN

terminus

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance ending execution expiration finale finis finish fulfillment issue omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement stop target termination upshot

WEAK

bottom line desistance end of the line last word sign-off stopping point wind-up wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning cause commencement continuation defeat failure forfeit frustration imperfection inception initiation introduction neglect opening origin source start unfulfillment worthlessness

Example Sentences

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Tributes were also paid to captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones, who will also be leaving the club this summer upon the expiry of their contracts.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“A surprise in either direction could spark an outsized move,” ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and next week’s June options and contract expiry, Eli Rubin of EBW Analytics says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The expiry of Bank Negara Malaysia’s cap on medical insurance premium hikes by end-2026 could also provide further upside, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Put spreads involve the simultaneous purchase and sale of put options with the same expiry but different strike prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The issue date is January 24, 1997 and the expiry date is January 23, 2007.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

expiry

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