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best before dates

best before dates is the plural of best before date.

Meaning of best before date

Noun

best before date (plural best before dates)

  1. A quality marking which denotes the date until which a food, cosmetic, or other perishable item is guaranteed to be at its best.
    Synonyms:
    best-by date

Questions about best before dates

What is best before dates the plural of?
Best before dates is the plural of best before date.

Words near best before dates in the dictionary

  1. best and fairests
  2. best as one can
  3. best ball
  4. best before
  5. best before date
  6. best before dates
  7. best befores
  8. best bet
  9. best bets
  10. best bib and tucker
  11. best bibs and tuckers

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