: having all available tickets or accommodations sold completely and especially in advance
also : of or relating to a sold-out event
a sold-out crowd

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Plus, its members can gain access to benefits like hard-to-secure reservations, preferred rates at luxury hotels, and invitations to sold-out and invite-only concerts and sporting events. Alexandra York, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The black shoes, usually retailing for $175 (although they're currently sold-out), feature pearl, silver and jeweled jibbitz to give them a sparkle. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 The company doesn’t mention that the vehicle is sold-out, which suggests there are build slots still available. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024 Because their beloved concealer brush, N. 105, is often sold-out, the best hack is knowing that this eyeshadow duo also works beautifully at blending concealer. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 The new dates will also mark the third and fourth time the North Shields musician has performed at St James’ Park, meanwhile, having sold-out two nights there back in 2022. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024 While the screening is sold-out, tickets may be released at the door. Damian Panetta, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024 Hoosier stand-up comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan has postponed a slate of five October Indianapolis performances — most of which were sold-out — until 2025. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024 The walks are free and although currently sold-out, walk-ups may be accommodated; for those who wish to DIY the walk, a map is available online. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sold-out was in 1903

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“Sold-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sold-out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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