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 of closing

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale

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

First, a five-year closing process delayed the project, which was supposed to be completed by 2021. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

There are no reported road closings due to the fire, according to FDOT. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

As flags were carried through the old town during the festival’s closing parade, members of Jodlerklub Muttenz rode past on a tractor to cheers from the crowd. — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Those certificates are mandatory for closing estate matters and claiming life insurance benefits, so don’t assume one office handles both. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing closing

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

Rhymes for closing

• dozing
• nosing
• posing
• anastomosing
• superimposing
• ankylosing
• bulldozing
• composing
• deposing
• disclosing
• disposing
• enclosing

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.