open dating

noun

The use of a date or code stamped on food packaging to help determine how long to display the product for sale.

Meanings

nounopen dating (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of a date or code stamped on food packaging to help determine how long to display the product for sale.
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APA

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“open dating.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20dating. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “open dating,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/open%20dating.

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