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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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Defense was a driving force in the closeout.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
An inning later, Lewis hit his blast, breaking the game open, before a collection of relievers — Anthony Banda, Kody Funderburk, Eric Orze, Justin Topa and Cole Sands — closed out the game.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Five minutes later, same spot, same setup — except this time, Hart attacked the closeout, took a dribble back behind the line and fired again.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Defense was a driving force in the closeout.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
The run hits major arenas including Chase Center in San Francisco, United Center in Chicago, TD Garden in Boston and stops across Canada, before closing out at the band’s home turf.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
An inning later, Lewis hit his blast, breaking the game open, before a collection of relievers — Anthony Banda, Kody Funderburk, Eric Orze, Justin Topa and Cole Sands — closed out the game.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closeout. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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closeout
noun
close·out
ˈklōz-ˌau̇t
: a sale of leftover merchandise
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