Synonyms

closer

¹ American

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

noun

a person or thing that closes.

a door with a mechanical closer.
a person or thing that concludes.

The piece would be a great closer for a concert.
Baseball. a relief pitcher brought in toward the end of the game to hold the team’s lead.
a person who brings something, especially a business deal, to a successful conclusion.

a car salesman known as one of the best closers.
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.

closer ² American

[kloh-ser] / ˈkloʊ sər /

adjective

comparative of close.

Etymology

Origin of closer

First recorded in 1600–1620; close, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Cooperation was halted in 2008 amid a diplomatic spat, however recently elected center-right President Rodrigo Paz has sought closer ties with the United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Because SpaceX filed its paperwork confidentially, as is customary these days, most investors will have to wait until closer to the IPO to see the company’s financial performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The third big call is related and formed a surprisingly prominent part of today's press conference: to use this moment to seek closer ties with the EU.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

If gas prices stay high for a long time, Porter said it’s even possible that, at the margins, some people will leave their jobs to find work that’s closer to home, offering cheaper commutes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

With her free hand, she beckons me closer.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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