unexpired

adjective

un·​ex·​pired ˌən-ik-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce unexpired (audio)
: not yet run out : still valid or in effect : not terminated or expired
an unexpired lease/patent
unexpired medicine [=medicine that has not yet reached its expiration date]

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People from outside the United States must present a valid foreign passport and, if required for entry from their country of residence, a current permanent resident card or unexpired immigrant visa. Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 The special election on Tuesday is to fill the unexpired term in Place 4. Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 All voters will need at least two unexpired forms of identification with their current address, such as a driver’s license, state ID or current utility bill. Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Miran was appointed to full the unexpired term of Adriana Kugler, who resigned in August 2025. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unexpired

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexpired was in 1570

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“Unexpired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexpired. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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