release date

American  

noun

Journalism.

1. the time, as the day, part of the day, and sometimes the hour, on or at which release copy may be published or broadcast.

2. the printed notation of this time on a press release or other advance.

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Etymology

Origin of release date

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

A release date has yet to be announced but some hope it is a sign Duffy will return to her music career, five years after she shared two original songs.

From BBC

HBO on Wednesday revealed the release date and trailer for its new “Harry Potter” series, offering the first glimpse into the new version of Hogwarts, the fictional school for young wizards and witches.

From Los Angeles Times

The studio has yet to cast the titular spy or set a release date for the movie, which will be directed by “Dune’s” Denis Villeneuve.

From The Wall Street Journal

In December 2025, Penguin updated the release date to January 2028.

From BBC

Then, if that were the charge and if they included the time served at Scheveningen, September 1 would be our release date!

From Literature