closing time

noun

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

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Fans and their vehicles must also exit the parking area at closing time. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2026 Similar to the owners’ first Nashville spot Kisser, Babychan’s magic can only be experienced by day with a closing time of 3PM. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The most recent reviews on each site, respectively, praise its servers and artwork and its willingness to make meals after closing time. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Throw in Green Bay squandering a nine-point, third quarter lead and losing to Denver, plus the Packers blowing a 13-point lead against Dallas and settling for a tie and no team in football was worse at closing time. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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