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
closed out; closing out; closes out
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
1
: to sell out a business
2
: to buy or sell securities or commodities in order to terminate an account
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
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
The Tandy Leather store at the previous headquarters will remain open until December, offering warehouse closeouts and limited-time deals, before the Artisan Circle store opens in January.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Nicolle closed out her routine with a rhyme that won her the one-on-one date that night.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fouls during closeouts on jump shots and straight-line pathway plays are two of the points being emphasized this season, and the Hornets got a head start on understanding the rules thanks to having actual NBA officials making the calls during scrimmage sessions.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
The Tandy Leather store at the previous headquarters will remain open until December, offering warehouse closeouts and limited-time deals, before the Artisan Circle store opens in January.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, Boston had two chances to close out the series after winning Tuesday night and couldn't do so.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Nicolle closed out her routine with a rhyme that won her the one-on-one date that night.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closeout. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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closeout
noun
close·out
ˈklōz-ˌau̇t
: a sale of leftover merchandise
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