closer

noun

clos·​er ˈklō-zər How to pronounce closer (audio)
: one that closes
especially : a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games

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Pagán, though, eventually took the spot and has been one of the better closers in baseball. C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Choose the Right Time Knowing the hunting season openers, closers, and related zones is especially important when considering where to hike during hunting season. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025 Several closers rarely, if ever, work beyond one inning. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025 Chapman is in the midst of a career season at age 37, turning back the clock to re-establish himself as one of baseball’s most dominant closers. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for closer

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of closer was in 1607

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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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