sold-out
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sold-out
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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So it wasn't long before he found himself back in the kitchen, cooking up a storm across London with his sold-out supper clubs, bustling pop-up cafes, and crowded lunchtime falafel bars.
From Barron's
He has requested a sold-out crowd to be in their seats ahead of kick-off to twirl the complimentary towels – a staple action for supporters in American sport.
From BBC
The meeting came after Pelicot launched her book at a sold-out event at London's Royal Festival Hall on Friday.
From BBC
Despite the relentless snowfall, fans poured in and lined the course to cheer on the athletes at the nearly sold-out event with much intrigue surrounding the sport's inaugural Olympic appearance.
From BBC
Three sold-out gigs by the US star singer at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium were called off.
From BBC
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