shelf life

noun

: the period of time during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use

broadly : the period of time during which something lasts or remains popular

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While an unopened bottle might have a longer shelf life, once eye drops are opened, the lifespan shortens. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025 Interestingly, the type of fruit in the jam makes a difference in its shelf life. —

Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025 Buy local: Local produce, such as at a farmer's market, can sometimes have a longer shelf life than produce that goes through shipping travel to get to your supermarket. —

Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024 Because a lot of times people think there's a shelf life to creativity and contributing to life. —

Julia Moore, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shelf life