closing

American  

[kloh-zing] / ˈkloʊ zɪŋ /

noun

1. the end or conclusion, as of a speech.

2. something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.

3. the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.

4. an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.

   an increase in bank closings.

5. complimentary close.

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adjective

1. concluding; ending; final.

closing Cultural  

1. Usually applied to real estate transactions, it refers to delivery of the deed of ownership from the owner to the buyer in return for full payment.

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Other Word Forms

• half-closing
  adjective
• self-closing
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of closing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at close, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Astera Labs stock jumped 18% to $287.48 on Wednesday, marking a record closing high.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Its target on Boss is A$1.55, versus a closing price of A$1.26.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Nvidia rose 1.8% ahead of the artificial-intelligence chip maker’s first-quarter earnings due after the closing bell Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Wright’s appointment comes as Wendy’s works to execute a turnaround plan, largely by improving the quality of its menu and closing struggling stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The sides are closing in on us faster now, as if they know that we’re close to the end.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Related Words

• closure
• completion
• conclusion
• termination