open dating
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of open dating
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The entire notion of use-by dates came to be in the 1970s, called "open dating," which was reported about in The New York Times in February 1973.
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2022
At that time, it was apparently deemed a success because "open dating had slashed ... half the number of consumer complaints of purchasing stale or spoiled food."
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2022
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