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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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
In these cases, rather than simply attacking the closeout, Johnson uses his momentum off the screen to get downhill, putting immediate pressure on the defense.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
And his final pitch was a wicked 12-6 curve to strike out Yankees hitter Alex Verdugo to close out the Series.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Keep reading to shop more closeout deals from Wayfair starting at $8.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
In these cases, rather than simply attacking the closeout, Johnson uses his momentum off the screen to get downhill, putting immediate pressure on the defense.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
This summer, the Grammy-winning singer closed out her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
And his final pitch was a wicked 12-6 curve to strike out Yankees hitter Alex Verdugo to close out the Series.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closeout. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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closeout
noun
close·out
ˈklōz-ˌau̇t
: a sale of leftover merchandise
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