- comparative of close.
closer
1 Americannoun
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a person or thing that closes.
a door with a mechanical closer.
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a person or thing that concludes.
The piece would be a great closer for a concert.
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Baseball. a relief pitcher brought in toward the end of the game to hold the team’s lead.
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a person who brings something, especially a business deal, to a successful conclusion.
a car salesman known as one of the best closers.
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Also called closure. Masonry. any of various specially formed or cut bricks for spacing or filling gaps between regular bricks or courses of regular brickwork.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of closer
Example Sentences
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British group Virgin has been granted track access to run new cross-Channel train services from 2030, the country's rail regulator said Monday, bringing it closer to launching a rival service to Eurostar.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
But less fighting doesn’t necessarily mean we’re getting closer to peace.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Welsh government said women should be able to access "essential healthcare services closer to home".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The search for life on Mars or on icy moons such as Europa and Enceladus may capture more attention, but another major astrobiology mystery is much closer to home.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
However, as the humans drew closer, Clare heard a sound that squashed any good feelings.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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