closing

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

1

: a concluding part (as of a speech)

2

: a closable gap (as in an article of clothing)

3

: a meeting of parties to a real-estate deal for formally transferring title

Synonyms of closing

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale

Examples of closing in a Sentence

the closing of the local school

We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.

Recent Examples on the Web

But after dozens of community members lobbied and sent letters to the council in opposition to the hazardous waste collection center’s closing, councilmembers unanimously agreed to extend the existing lease. —Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025

His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025

Adams and Chirlane McCray, ex-wife of former Mayor Bill de Blasio, have both attested to hearing squeaks and the sounds of doors opening and closing. —Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025

Defense stocks rose for a second day, with Saab, Renk and Rheinmetall closing between 2% and 3% higher, bringing annual gains for shares to between 130% and 193%. —Elsa Ohlen,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing closing

• closing costs
• closing price
• closing time
• self-closing

Rhymes for closing

• dozing
• nosing
• posing
• anastomosing
• superimposing
• ankylosing
• bulldozing
• composing
• deposing
• disclosing
• disposing
• enclosing

Kids Definition

closing

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

: a concluding part

Legal Definition

closing

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

: the fulfillment or performance of a contract especially for the sale of real estate

also : a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place

represented us at the closing

Note: At the closing for the completion of the sale of real property, the purchase price is paid and title is transferred to the purchaser or mortgagor.