closer

noun

clos·​er ˈklō-zər How to pronounce closer (audio)
: one that closes
especially : a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games

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The Kings had closers, while the Warriors’ closer got double- and triple-teamed. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025 Just a reminder: closers come in all shapes and sizes. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Former closers such as David Robertson, Kenley Jansen and Paul Sewald make sense. Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 As Will periodically rode by on a Segway to monitor his work—Segways were for closers on Seal Team Six—Colvin flailed in his efforts to charm the residents of St. Cloud. Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for closer 

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of closer was in 1607

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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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