closing time

noun

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

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With an average closing time of 22 days — nearly half the industry average — homeowners will be able to get the keys to their home as soon as possible. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 The story an associate tells herself about a hard interaction is written by closing time. — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 West Texas Intermediate crude, the North American benchmark, is up roughly 40 cents from closing time Monday. — Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 Fans and their vehicles must also exit the parking area at closing time. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 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 24 Oct. 2026.

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