closed-door

adjective

ˈklōz(d)-ˈdȯr 

: barring public and press

a closed-door session of the investigating committee

Examples of closed-door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At another closed-door deposition in February, former President Bill Clinton faced more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers about his association with Epstein more than two decades ago. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026

Oklahoma City had beaten them by 15 points on the Spurs’ home court to take a 2-1 series lead, and San Antonio decided to have a closed-door meeting immediately following the game. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026

Thomas says current commissioners violated the Colorado Open Meetings Law during closed-door discussions about last year's Home Rule effort. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 8 June 2026

Fort Lauderdale commissioners held a closed-door hearing Tuesday afternoon to discuss the case. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for closed-door

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore