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

The six other closing schools held similar goodbye events this week. —Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening. —Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

The rumors are currently swirling about which film delegations have been called back to the Cannes closing ceremony this evening. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2026

The title segment of the business provides protection against losses over real estate disputes, and provides escrow closing and construction disbursement services. —Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

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.