closing time

noun

: the time when businesses (such as banks and bars) close for the day

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For those who arrive later in the day, the Department of Public Works will mark the end of the line toward closing time so people are not turned away after waiting, Kruschke said. Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The ticket counter will close one hour before the museum’s closing time each day. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Colorado Springs police shot and killed a man early Saturday while responding to disturbance calls about a man displaying a firearm around closing time for several nightclubs, according to a statement from the department. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 July 2025 The mother of two was last seen leaving the Junction Pub and Billiards at closing time. Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for closing time

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“Closing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing%20time. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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