sell·out
ˈsel-ˌau̇t 
sold out; selling out; sells out
1
: to sell the goods of (a debtor) in order to satisfy creditors
2
: to sell security or commodity holdings of usually to satisfy an uncovered margin
3
a
: to sell all the available tickets for
sold out the concert
b
: to sell all of
the merchandise was quickly sold out
1
: to dispose of one's goods by sale
especially
: to sell one's business
2
: to betray one's cause or associates especially for personal gain
3
: to be or achieve a sellout
Synonyms
Examples of sellout in a Sentence
Noun
The concert was a sellout.
The union sees the deal as a sellout.
Angry fans called him a sellout when he started appearing in television commercials.
Verb
the band sold out its faithful followers, abandoning its edgy style for a more commercial sound
Recent Examples on the Web
Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
Sweet Ash—a scent known for leaving a waitlist of over 10,000 buyers in the wake of its first launch and subsequent sellout—is a comforting scent that isn’t overwhelming, with leading notes of vanilla and tonka.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2024
The sellout crowd at Spectrum Center was murmuring and nervous.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
In the past, special collections from Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, and Target's own 20th Anniversary Collection, released in September 2019, also led to sellouts.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Some seemed to bask in living as rich sellouts, and some insisted on presenting a political critique, but all reveled in being condemned by bewildered Egyptian parents.
—Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Saturday’s game was a sellout with 9,342 in attendance.
—Kirk Kern, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
The Hall of Fame coach celebrated his 69th birthday in style Tuesday night, surrounded by a raucous sellout crowd at Breslin Center, urging Michigan State basketball to ensure Izzo a cherished gift.
—Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2024
Along with the announced sellouts, Tuesday’s game marked the 11th time in 30 home games that the Sharks have announced a crowd of less than 11,000.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
However, the Wednesday-only BBQ ribs tend to sell out, and the Friday seafood specials are also a big hit.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The collaborative sneaker in a deep brown hue released alongside New Balance sold out within hours online.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
What a moment, just stunning. Music Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs’ ‘Fast Car’ Grammy duet gives her song a charts jump-start
Feb. 5, 2024
(John Locher / Associated Press)
Stagecoach sold out quickly this year.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
While some sessions are already sold out, a resale platform will officially open on the May 15.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, this stunning top is about to sell out.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The building’s 440 apartments sold out more than three years ago at an average price of $800,000, Hernandez says.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Sunday’s showing is currently sold out, but seats remain for the Saturday screening.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
Noun
With the help of a 50 percent coupon code for general admission, a sellout is expected for the finals.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
Sweet Ash—a scent known for leaving a waitlist of over 10,000 buyers in the wake of its first launch and subsequent sellout—is a comforting scent that isn’t overwhelming, with leading notes of vanilla and tonka.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2024
The sellout crowd at Spectrum Center was murmuring and nervous.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
In the past, special collections from Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, and Target's own 20th Anniversary Collection, released in September 2019, also led to sellouts.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Some seemed to bask in living as rich sellouts, and some insisted on presenting a political critique, but all reveled in being condemned by bewildered Egyptian parents.
—Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Saturday’s game was a sellout with 9,342 in attendance.
—Kirk Kern, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
The Hall of Fame coach celebrated his 69th birthday in style Tuesday night, surrounded by a raucous sellout crowd at Breslin Center, urging Michigan State basketball to ensure Izzo a cherished gift.
—Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2024
Along with the announced sellouts, Tuesday’s game marked the 11th time in 30 home games that the Sharks have announced a crowd of less than 11,000.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
Regularly sells out of most popular items before closing.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
However, the Wednesday-only BBQ ribs tend to sell out, and the Friday seafood specials are also a big hit.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The collaborative sneaker in a deep brown hue released alongside New Balance sold out within hours online.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
What a moment, just stunning. Music Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs’ ‘Fast Car’ Grammy duet gives her song a charts jump-start
Feb. 5, 2024
(John Locher / Associated Press)
Stagecoach sold out quickly this year.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
While some sessions are already sold out, a resale platform will officially open on the May 15.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, this stunning top is about to sell out.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The building’s 440 apartments sold out more than three years ago at an average price of $800,000, Hernandez says.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Sunday’s showing is currently sold out, but seats remain for the Saturday screening.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
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sellout
1 of 2 noun
sell·out
ˈsel-ˌau̇t
1
: the act or an instance of selling out
2
: a show, contest, or exhibition for which all seats are sold
sell out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)sel-ˈau̇t
: to dispose of all of one's goods by sale
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