checkout

American  

[chek-out] / ˈtʃɛkˌaʊt /

Or check-out

noun

1. the procedure of vacating and paying for one's quarters at a hotel.

2. the time before which a hotel room must be vacated if another day's charge is not to be made.

3. an examination of fitness for performance.

   The checkout of the new plane was successful.

4. a series of sequential actions to familiarize oneself with new equipment.

5. itemization and collection of amounts due for purchases.

   Retailers need to improve online checkout.

6. Also called checkout counter.  a counter where customers pay for purchases.

   The supermarket has five checkouts.

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Etymology

Origin of checkout

1920–25, noun use of verb phrase check out

Example Sentences

Pistachio cold foam now perches atop iced coffees from nationwide chains, Dubai chocolate knock-offs sit at every grocery checkout stand and boutique patisseries fill croissants with pistachio butters and creams.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The changes are expected to improve accountability for managers and realign the corporate structure toward attractive market opportunities in checkout, payment processing, and consumer financial services, PayPal said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

PayPal said that Frank Keller was appointed president of the new checkout solutions segment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Harshita Rawat, a senior analyst with Bernstein, points to the challenges involved with checkout and AI platforms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

“And a very purple one, I see,” the checkout lady said, handing us the bag of bottles.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen