closeout
Americannoun
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a sale on all goods in liquidating a business.
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a sale on goods of a type that will no longer be carried by the store.
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an article of merchandise offered for sale at a closeout.
Etymology
Origin of closeout
First recorded in 1920–25; noun use of verb phrase close out
Example Sentences
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But Weiss did not know, immediately after Saturday’s loss, when he’d be able to deploy his sole ace, 37-year-old Chris Sale, the 10-time All-Star who just pitched in the Braves’ Game 3 wild-card closeout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The spacecraft's top deck has been aligned, while its internal wiring is undergoing extensive testing before closeout panels are installed.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Medroso alleges that Phoenix sold the goods on to other parties like a Georgia-based closeout and liquidation business, WPW Media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2025
In November, the company hosted a factory closeout sale.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2025
This did not seem like a closeout game.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
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