closing

1 of 2

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

closing

2 of 2

present participle of close entry 1

Synonyms of closing

Noun

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale

Examples of closing in a Sentence

Noun

the closing of the local school

We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That’s very much present in both our opening and closing night selections, but also across the whole program. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Robinson expects the recent transaction to generate about $300 million in net run-rate cost synergies within two years of closing, with the companies targeting completion in the first half of 2027. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Obama is getting significantly more involved in the midterm elections, with additional campaign stops and advertisements expected to come in the closing weeks, according to plans shared first with The Associated Press. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

The Knights have lost two games after opponents came up with one-handed, game-winning catches in the closing seconds, making Friday’s blowout setback a bit of an aberration. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing closing

• closing costs
• closing price
• closing time
• self-closing

Rhymes for closing

• dozing
• nosing
• posing
• anastomosing
• superimposing
• ankylosing
• bulldozing
• composing
• deposing
• disclosing
• disposing
• enclosing

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.