Use by Meaning in English
expression
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈbaɪ
YOOZ BYE
juːz/ /bˈaɪ
YOOZ BYE
Definition
The phrase 'use by' appears on food or medicine packaging to show the last date something should be used or eaten for safety.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly found on perishable products. 'Use by' is about safety; do not eat after this date. Different from 'best before' (quality, not safety). Usually followed by a date, e.g., 'use by 10 May'.
Spanish: consumir antes de - fecha de caducidadPortuguese (BR): validade até - usar atéPortuguese (PT): validade até - consumir atéChinese (Simplified): 请于...前使用 - 保质期至Chinese (Traditional): 請於...前使用 - 保質期至Hindi: इस तारीख तक उपयोग करेंArabic: يُستخدم قبلBengali: ব্যবহার উপযোগী পর্যন্ত - ব্যবহারের শেষ তারিখRussian: годен до - использовать доJapanese: 消費期限Vietnamese: dùng trướcKorean: 유통기한Turkish: son kullanma tarihiUrdu: استعمال کی آخری تاریخIndonesian: gunakan sebelum
Example Sentences
The yogurt says 'use by 15 June' on the lid.
basic
Check the 'use by' date before eating the chicken.
basic
Medicines often have a 'use by' date printed on the box.
basic
Don’t risk it if it’s past the 'use by' date.
natural
Is this bread still good? The 'use by' was yesterday.
natural
Look for the 'use by' label if you’re not sure how long something lasts.
natural