closeout

1 of 2

noun

close·​out ˈklōz-ˌau̇t 

1

: a clearing out by a sale usually at reduced prices of the whole remaining stock (as of a business)

2

: an article offered or bought at a closeout

close out

2 of 2

verb

ˈklōz- 

closed out; closing out; closes out

transitive verb

1

a

: exclude

b

: preclude

close out his chances

2

a

: to dispose of a whole stock of by sale

b

: to dispose of (a business)

c

: sell

closed out his share of the business

d

: to put (an account) in order for disposal or transfer

3

a

: to bring to an often rapid or abrupt conclusion

close out a career

b

: to discontinue operation of

intransitive verb

1

: to sell out a business

2

: to buy or sell securities or commodities in order to terminate an account

Synonyms of closeout

Verb

• end
• finish
• conclude
• wind up
• close

Examples of closeout in a Sentence

Noun

a store that sells closeouts

Verb

the team closed out the season with major losses

don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Keep scrolling to see more of the best closeout sales at Wayfair. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025

These closeout sale deals are bound to sell out quickly. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

Verb

The Crimson Tide will face off against Eastern Illinois this week and will close out the season with a tough rivalry matchup on the road against the Auburn Tigers. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025

The marquee outside highlights Rian Johnson as the night’s big honoree for his new movie, Wake Up Dead Man, closing out the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. —David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Rhymes for closeout

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

closeout

noun

close·​out ˈklōz-ˌau̇t 

: a sale of leftover merchandise