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

In March 2023, Duggar’s release date was extended by nearly two months over a contraband cellphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The release date of Meta’s newest AI model, dubbed “Avocado,” has reportedly been pushed back from March to May.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Mar. 22, 2026

However, a lot can happen between now and December - and one of the films could still be moved to a different release date.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Joe Sullivan was given a June 2014 release date that was changed by Florida officials twenty days before his scheduled return home.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson