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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After exiting the VAB's high-bay doors, the rollout briefly paused so teams could adjust the crew access arm, a structure that allows astronauts and closeout crews to enter Orion on launch day.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 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
Most of its staff positions will be eliminated, although the organization specified that a small transition team will remain through January 2026, “to ensure a responsible and orderly closeout of operations.”
From Salon • Aug. 6, 2025
The Rangers get another closeout chance Monday night with the 3-1 lead when the series returns to Madison Square Garden for Game 5.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
Small town in Arkansas and now I’m hitting threes in L.A. in the Western Conference semis in a closeout game.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2023
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