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

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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

But while Cannon likely violated district policies and procedures, the state couldn’t establish a higher burden of criminal intent, according to a closeout memo from the State Attorney’s Office. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

State prosecutors cleared the city of Miami police officers of criminal wrongdoing after issuing a closeout memo from the State Attorney's Office. — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

The Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 at home to close out April. — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Sisniega identified closing out matches, especially protecting leads in the final minutes, as a priority for next season. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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