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

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During closing arguments, the doctor’s lawyer repeatedly sought to cast doubt on Arielle Konig’s account. —ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

Al Muratsuchi, California Assemblyman Research data clearly shows that early childhood care and learning make the biggest difference in establishing a lifelong foundation for student academic success and well-being, as well as in closing opportunity and achievement gaps based on income and race. —Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026

Winners of both sections will be announced at the closing night on April 12. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 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.