the tail end

noun

: the last part of something

She is at the tail end of her career.

Examples of the tail end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These illnesses often begin with symptoms that look very similar, so telling them apart can be tricky – especially when the beginning of cold and flu season in the fall can be the tail end of summer seasonal allergies. — Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

However, the tail end of summer is an excellent time to score some sweet deals on all things patio and outdoor, thanks to the steep discounts at Amazon’s online outlet. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

If Aaram-Olsen is one of the most productive scoring forwards in the NCAA as a freshman or sophomore, and the latter seems far more likely, then the Canucks will surely look to sign him at the tail end of one of those seasons. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

At the tail end of their time on stage, the former castmates took the opportunity to jab at the Buffy revival’s cancellation earlier this year. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the tail end

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend