due date

American  

[doo dayt] / ˈdu ˌdeɪt /

noun

• due dates
  plural

1. the specific day on which something is due to be completed, paid, submitted, etc.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• due-date
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• due dates
  plural

Example Sentences

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due date

While she has not shared her exact due date, a source told People magazine that she is due in the fall, describing the pregnancy as a “beautiful surprise” for the couple.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

When Esme was born on New Years' Day 2021, one week before her due date, she seemed fine, her parents said.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

It extended the due date to May 18.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

The residency was lined up before I got pregnant, and even though I hate flying—and especially hate flying un-Xanaxed with a rapidly expanding belly—prioritizing writing time before my June due date has become paramount.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

If I pay the whole amount before the due date, you will refund the unearned portion of the finance charge.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker