closing

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

1

: a concluding part (as of a speech)

2

: a closable gap (as in an article of clothing)

3

: a meeting of parties to a real-estate deal for formally transferring title

Synonyms

• capper
• close
• conclusion
• consummation
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finale
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• homestretch
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

Examples of closing in a Sentence

the closing of the local school

We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.

Recent Examples on the Web

The verdict came after closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday. —Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024

Hunter Biden The jury in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial will resume deliberations today after the president’s son on Monday declined to testify in his own defense and both sides presented closing arguments in the historic case. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 June 2024

The Happy Together tour, which has made several State Fair stops over the years, will return for closing night Aug. 11, fair officials announced Monday. —Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Likewise, there are challenges inherent in closing schools, Woulfin said. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing closing

• closing costs
• closing price
• closing time
• self-closing

Kids Definition

closing

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

: a concluding part

Legal Definition

closing

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

: the fulfillment or performance of a contract especially for the sale of real estate

also : a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place

represented us at the closing

Note: At the closing for the completion of the sale of real property, the purchase price is paid and title is transferred to the purchaser or mortgagor.