closing time

noun

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

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As closing time approached, Solomonsen and his friend began to leave. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1218 would allow bars, restaurants and hotels to stay open two hours after the typical closing time. Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 In the release, Mercado said during the early vote period some polls stayed open for 90 minutes past closing time to ensure all eligible voters had time to cast a ballot. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 This time the Miami Heat got closing time right. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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