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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Crow added that she had initially started looking for properties in the area when she realized she needed to be closer to the schools that her sons, Wyatt and Levi, would be attending.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The study relied on thermal history models, which help scientists trace how rocks cooled as they moved closer to Earth's surface during periods of mountain uplift and erosion.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Trailing by 13 midway through the fourth quarter, the Sparks cut the deficit to six on Plum’s two free throws with 4:27 left but they got no closer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"The Chinese government attaches great importance to this trend," the embassy said in a statement, pledging closer cooperation with Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

I reached out, and Patch moved closer in his sleep.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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