sold-out

[sohld-out]

adjective

1. having all tickets sold, as for a performance or engagement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sold out¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Idioms and Phrases

see sell out.

Example Sentences

Allen was on the wrong end of a contentious loss in Saudi Arabia before knocking out Fisher in a rematch at a sold-out Copper Box Arena in May 2025.

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Earlier this year, Oasis embarked on a series of sold-out gigs following the band's dramatic split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up between Gallagher and his brother Noel.

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"Indian fans are so passionate about cricket, we know that they're going to come out to support their team. But it will be amazing to play in front of a sold-out crowd," said Beaumont.

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This weekend, Roan will take to a much bigger stage for two sold-out nights at Brookside at the Rose Bowl, a tree-canopied Pasadena park normally used to hold full festivals of dozens of artists.

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We wandered the sold-out aisles and asked sellers what might make readers do a double-take.

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