closer

noun

clos·​er ˈklō-zər 

: one that closes

especially : a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games

Examples of closer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the big upturns for the closers, most Broadway productions saw at least some dips last week, perhaps due to the competition with the three departing shows, or maybe just some summer wilting. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Ramon Cadiz is the Founder of Upward Momentum LLC, building the next generation of high-ticket closers. — Ramon Cadiz, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

That list of debut closers is fun, and includes Huston Street, Edwin Díaz and Andrew Bailey. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

So says the pilot of Suits, a legal drama about Mike Ross, a college dropout who becomes a law associate under the mentorship of Harvey Specter, one of the top closers in New York City. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing closer

• on closer inspection

Rhymes for closer

• grocer
• grosser
• greengrocer