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

The shares were jumping 8.3% to $119.98 in early trading after closing 2.4% higher Tuesday to end its five-day losing run.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The Nasdaq composite led stock indexes higher as Nvidia prepared to report earnings after the closing bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Roivant fared even better, as shares jumped 15% to $32.41 to notch a record closing high.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Sherritt’s shares have dropped 52% so far this month, last closing in Toronto Tuesday at C$0.12.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Then I hold Boo’s hand and we follow Lou Ann’s flip-flopping shoes up the stairs, closing the gate behind us.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Related Words

• closure
• completion
• conclusion
• termination