pub date

American  

noun

Informal.

1. publication date.

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Etymology

Origin of pub date

By shortening

Example Sentences

Deflecting sincere compliments on her performance, Nancherla mentioned that her first book’s pub date was only a few weeks away, an experience known to throw even the healthiest writer into a crisis of self-doubt.

From Los Angeles Times

“We all signed contracts agreeing not to reveal which story we wrote for a year and a half after the pub date. At that point, the rights revert to us and we can tell if we wish, but I’m hoping everyone takes it to the grave. I certainly plan to!”

From Los Angeles Times

Your publisher was actually able to move the pub date up a few weeks.

From Salon

I'd like to thank him for hanging in there through the pub date of this book because it would've been ...

From Salon

The book’s pub date heralded by so many publications and editors and influencers and terrifically loyal friends rushing in to amplify and exalt, you needn’t fret about looking careerist or craven in seeking publicity or visibility.

From Salon