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

• capper
• close
• conclusion
• consummation
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finale
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• homestretch
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

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

Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging. —Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024

And, in the closing minutes, the Hawkeyes were only six points down and in striking distance of a miraculous comeback. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

But the next one could be another unexpected closing of a downtown gem. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024

The chain was accused in 2023 of closing stores in a union-busting move. —Savanna Smith, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024

Although the county is not purchasing the land, Wednesday’s vote approved a one-time project costs for the property totaling $453,000, which includes funds to cover staff time, appraisal reports, closing and title costs, and $405,000 in land improvement costs. —Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024

But guidance on public behavior, for example mask-wearing and closing businesses and schools, represents a very different process. —Tom Frieden, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024

The merger agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is subject to stockholder approval of both companies and other customary closing conditions. —Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024

Opening and closing night are just a 15-minute drive away at Vidiots in Eagle Rock, the 271-seat theater and video store that reopened just a year ago. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing closing

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

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.