closeout

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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

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

However, Tanner Toolson missed a jumper with 23 seconds left, and Michigan (3-0) closed out the game at the free-throw line. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025

Duke's Jordan Wood blocked Jordon Harrison's three-pointer to close out the first half and screamed in her face in celebration. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 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