due date
noun
1
: the day by which something must be done, paid, etc.
The due date for the assignment is Friday.
Tomorrow's the due date for our electricity bill.
2
: the day when a woman is expected to give birth
She started having contractions two weeks before her due date.
Examples of due date in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The due date for certifying compliance was April 18.
—
Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Krey said the result is that that second installment tax bills will not be due before Sept. 1 – and the due date could be later.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The puppy will be ready to take home around August — two months before their baby's due date.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 25 May 2025
Despite that due date, SALT Republicans are showing no signs of relenting on their demand for the House deal.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for due date
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Krey said the result is that that second installment tax bills will not be due before Sept. 1 – and the due date could be later.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The puppy will be ready to take home around August — two months before their baby's due date.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 25 May 2025
Despite that due date, SALT Republicans are showing no signs of relenting on their demand for the House deal.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for due date
Cite this Entry
“Due date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20date. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share