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 Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow vacates the top spot and ends the week at No. 4, with Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet closing at No. 5. —Thomas Smith, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025

Condo closings are officially underway at the iconic Art Deco property and are being handled by real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025

What Happens Next With closing dates for these auctions rapidly approaching, bidding activity is expected to intensify as collectors make their final offers. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

The complete list of stores included in the closing motion is available at joannrestructuring.com. —Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025

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.