sold-out
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sold-out
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The event which marked the start of the band's sold-out, 82-date world tour, was livestreamed on Netflix to more than 190 countries, including South Korea.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The event which marked the start of the band's sold-out, 82-date world tour, was live-streamed on Netflix to more than 190 countries, including South Korea.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
“Currently, with sold-out chips and supply chain bottlenecks, getting enough high-powered AI chips is becoming increasingly difficult,” says Andrew Rocco, stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Introducing “The Sun Never Sets” at its world premiere on Friday night to a sold-out crowd at the Zach Theater, Swanberg called his latest “my favorite film I’ve ever made.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
When the song fades out, they slap five like they just gave a sold-out concert at Symphony Hall.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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