closing time

noun

: the time when businesses (such as banks and bars) close for the day

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While he was spotted arriving at the bar as well as standing outside around closing time, he was last seen seemingly re-entering the establishment around 1:55 a.m. Alex Gurley, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 All guests who are 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to, and stay in, the Six Flags Over Texas theme park at any time after 4 p.m. until closing time, according to the new policy. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025 Ngo said the kitchen stays open until closing time. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025 The offer is good through Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. until closing time at select locations, while supplies last. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for closing time

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“Closing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing%20time. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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