/ɛks.pi.rɑ̃/ (French, may vary based on regional accent)

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose time is running out; someone who is nearing the end of their life or a particular period of time, especially in a state of decline or deterioration.

“The expirant patient struggled with the acceptance of their terminal illness.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is about to expire or come to an end.

“The expirant patent for that medicine has run out, and a new one must be obtained.”