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release date

 

[ rɪˈliːs deɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie industry

The date on which a movie, music album, video game, or other entertainment product is released to the public.

Synonyms

debut date, launch date, premiere date.

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Word Description / Examples
release date

This phrase is often used for the official availability of products like movies, music, software, and books to the public.

  • The release date for the new movie is next Friday.
  • The album's release date has been postponed.
launch date

Typically used in the context of starting something new, like a project, service, or product, particularly in business and tech industries.

  • The software's launch date is set for next month.
  • We are excited about the launch date of our new startup.
premiere date

This phrase is often used for the first public screening or performance of a movie, TV show, or theater production.

  • The premiere date of the new TV series is next Monday.
  • The movie's premiere date attracted many celebrities.
debut date

This term is commonly used for the first public appearance of someone or something new, such as an artist's first performance or a product's first introduction.

  • Her debut date on Broadway was in January.
  • The band's debut date happened last summer at a small music festival.

Examples of usage

  • The release date for the new Marvel movie has been highly anticipated.
  • The album's release date was pushed back due to production delays.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The date on which a new software version, update, or product is made available to the public.

Synonyms

availability date, launch date, rollout date.

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Word Description / Examples
release date

Mainly used in the entertainment industry (movies, music, books) to inform when something will be available to the public.

  • The release date for the new album is next Friday
launch date

Typically refers to the formal introduction of a product or service, often involving a special event. Common in tech and business sectors.

  • The launch date for our new app is set for October 3
rollout date

Used for gradual distribution or implementation of products, services, or updates, often over a period of time. Common in corporate and tech environments.

  • The rollout date for the software update is scheduled for next month
availability date

Used in reference to the date when a product will be accessible or purchasable, often in retail and tech industries.

  • The availability date for the new smartphone model is August 21

Examples of usage

  • The release date for the new iPhone has been leaked online.
  • Customers eagerly await the release date of the latest operating system.

Translations

Translations of the word "release date" in other languages:

🇵🇹 data de lançamento

🇮🇳 रिलीज की तारीख

🇩🇪 Veröffentlichungsdatum

🇮🇩 tanggal rilis

🇺🇦 дата випуску

🇵🇱 data wydania

🇯🇵 発売日

🇫🇷 date de sortie

🇪🇸 fecha de lanzamiento

🇹🇷 çıkış tarihi

🇰🇷 출시일

🇸🇦 تاريخ الإصدار

🇨🇿 datum vydání

🇸🇰 dátum vydania

🇨🇳 发行日期

🇸🇮 datum izdaje

🇮🇸 útgáfudagur

🇰🇿 шығу күні

🇬🇪 გამოშვების თარიღი

🇦🇿 buraxılış tarixi

🇲🇽 fecha de lanzamiento

Etymology

The term 'release date' originated in the early 20th century in the context of the film industry. It was first used to refer to the date on which a movie was released to theaters. Over time, the term has been adopted by other entertainment industries, such as music and video games, to indicate the date of public availability. In the technology sector, 'release date' is commonly used to announce the availability of new software versions or products to consumers.