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 not yet been issued for the film, which also features Newport-born Peaky Blinders star Aimee-Ffion Edwards as the mother, as well as Dr Who's Aneurin Barnard.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"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

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 • Mar. 25, 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