sold-out
adjective
having all tickets sold, as for a performance or engagement.
sold-out
American
[sohld-out]
/ ˈsoʊldˈaʊt /
adjective
sold out
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of sold-out
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Her career has since been marked by numerous awards, sold-out concerts and a massive fan base, with her songs and videos amassing millions of views.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
But in January, Kanye apologized for all that in The Wall Street Journal, and apparently, that’s enough for some people, including the sold-out crowd who came to see him.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
With a 4-3 victory Sunday before a raucous sold-out crowd at Honda Center, the Ducks evened the series 2-2 ahead of Game 5 in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Take That, three singers in their 50s, are headlining 17 nearly sold-out U.K. stadiums.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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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