unexpired

adjective

un·​ex·​pired ˌən-ik-ˈspī(-ə)rd 

: not yet run out : still valid or in effect : not terminated or expired

an unexpired lease/patent

unexpired medicine [=medicine that has not yet reached its expiration date]

Examples of unexpired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The winner of the special election will serve the rest of Scott’s unexpired term, while a separate election schedule continues with a May 19 primary for the full two-year term that begins next year. —Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 1 May 2026

Some organizations that serve women in crisis will accept unused and unexpired cosmetics. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Under Texas law, visitors with a valid, unexpired foreign driver’s license issued by their home country may operate a vehicle in the state for up to one year after entering the United States, provided the license remains valid. —Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026

People from outside the United States must present a valid foreign passport and, if required for entry from their country of residence, a current permanent resident card or unexpired immigrant visa. —Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unexpired

• undesired
• uninspired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired