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

The 6-foot-1, 237-pound athletic hybrid playmaker with renowned closing speed was chosen by the Panthers with the 72nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2024

Meanwhile, the Summer Olympics in Paris kick off on July 26 with closing ceremonies taking place on August 11, and in between, Gauff will play at Wimbledon at the beginning of July and additional smaller tournaments. —Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024

As Carroll’s lawyers delivered their closing arguments, Trump abruptly and dramatically stood up and left the courtroom. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024

The closing arguments began on the 32nd day of a trial that has been marked by tight security inside the courtroom and tensions that spilled out into the open at least once. —Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024

The judge in the defamation trial interrupted Carroll's closing argument to note that Trump had gotten up and walked out. —Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024

Popular on Variety The best immersive work award will be presented at the Immersive section’s closing ceremony on May 23. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024

During the furious closing seconds of the game in Ottawa, Ms. Zandee-Hart made a brilliant pass to Jessie Eldridge, but her shot was blocked. —David Waldstein Mimi D’autremont, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024

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