closing

1 of 2

noun

clos·​ing ˈklō-ziŋ 

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

closing

2 of 2

present participle of close entry 1

Synonyms of closing

Noun

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale

Examples of closing in a Sentence

Noun

the closing of the local school

We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The sale is not yet finalized, Spain's El Economista newspaper reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, but it is said to be in its final phase, with a closing initially expected in September. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Last season, Leeds finished 14th but never appeared in danger of relegation during the closing months of the campaign. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Contractors can actually face fines from GDOT if closing overages cause damage. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

As enterprise value continues to shift toward intangible assets, IP ownership, validity and enforceability directly inform valuation defensibility and post closing performance assumptions. — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing closing

• closing costs
• closing price
• closing time
• self-closing

Rhymes for closing

• dozing
• nosing
• posing
• anastomosing
• superimposing
• ankylosing
• bulldozing
• composing
• deposing
• disclosing
• disposing
• enclosing

Kids 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.