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

They moved up the release date by three months to be in the Thanksgiving-through-New Year’s window when people actively hunt for new shows to fill their vacation hours.

From The Wall Street Journal

The German pop star says Republic Records have "refused" to give her a release date for her new album that has been "done" for six months.

From BBC

She also claimed she has "self-funded" a music video for a single that her label "wouldn't give a release date for" that she says features nine looks and 13 pairs of shoes.

From BBC

A release date for The Choir is yet to be announced.

From BBC

When the band cleared its social media profiles and revealed the release date for their new album on New Year's Day, Weverse was so overwhelmed by fans logging on for information that the platform crashed.

From BBC