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
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
Prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin delivering their closing arguments Friday in Read’s second murder trial over the death of her Boston cop boyfriend John O’Keefe.
—
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
After both sides gave their closing arguments Friday morning, Judge Beverly Cannone spent the early afternoon reading jury instructions before alternates were selected and the remaining jurors were sent to the deliberation room.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Bearden suggested in his closing argument that $35 million in damages was appropriate.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
President Donald Trump is seen on January 11, 2024, outside the New York State Supreme Courthouse on the day of closing arguments during his civil business fraud trial case.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for closing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
After both sides gave their closing arguments Friday morning, Judge Beverly Cannone spent the early afternoon reading jury instructions before alternates were selected and the remaining jurors were sent to the deliberation room.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Bearden suggested in his closing argument that $35 million in damages was appropriate.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
President Donald Trump is seen on January 11, 2024, outside the New York State Supreme Courthouse on the day of closing arguments during his civil business fraud trial case.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for closing
Cite this Entry
“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share