release date
Americannoun
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the time, as the day, part of the day, and sometimes the hour, on or at which release copy may be published or broadcast.
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the printed notation of this time on a press release or other advance.
Etymology
Origin of release date
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"They didn't explain but one of the fans in the queue said he reckons that it might be the release date of the album."
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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
In December 2025, Penguin updated the release date to January 2028.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Then, if that were the charge and if they included the time served at Scheveningen, September 1 would be our release date!
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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