closing

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

Synonyms of closing

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale

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

Citi expects the market to surpass 110 million units by 2030, with revenue closing in at about $40 billion at the retail level. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025

This newsletter will cover topics such as NKY business openings and closings, features on new and old restaurants worth visiting, anything and everything bourbon, breaking down the wins and losses of your favorite Kentucky sports teams, a peek at the weather forecast and a whole lot more. —Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025

Realtors couldn’t get new flood insurance policies for their clients, stalling closings and sales. —Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

His lawsuit went to trial this month, and the two sides presented their closing arguments on Tuesday. —Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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.