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noun
- 1. the length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable: "the shelf life of fresh pasta"
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the length of time that a product, especially food and medicine, can be kept before it becomes too old to be sold or used: a short / long shelf life. Vacuum packing gives the fish a shelf life of a couple of weeks. The product would be expensive to make and have a limited shelf life.
Jul 1, 2024 · The meaning of SHELF LIFE is the period of time during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use; broadly : the period of time during which something lasts or remains popular.
the length of time that a product, especially food, can be kept in a store before it becomes too old to be sold or used: Fresh fruit has a very short shelf life. the length of time that something remains useful, popular, or successful: These days many marriages have a fairly short shelf life (= don't last very long).
Shelf life is the recommended maximum time for which products or fresh (harvested) produce can be stored, during which the defined quality of a specified proportion of the goods remains acceptable under expected (or specified) conditions of distribution, storage and display.
Shelf life definition: the term or period during which a stored commodity remains effective, useful, or suitable for consumption. See examples of SHELF LIFE used in a sentence.
SHELF LIFE definition: A product's shelf life is the length of time it stays in good condition and can be used: . Learn more.
Definition of shelf life noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
