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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Semiconductor analysts, he noted, expect Amazon to grow its spending by 50% to 60%, while internet analysts lean closer to 30% growth in 2027.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

After taking a closer look, Buntrock saw opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But British officials will have been relieved to hear Trump say that the United States had "no closer friends" than the British.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Alongside delivering world-class care for zoo animals, the centre is intended to bring veterinary science closer to the public, offering visitors a rare opportunity to watch live procedures.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I wish I could be closer to you.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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