sold-out

American  

[sohld-out] / ˈsoʊldˈaʊt /

adjective

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

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sold out Idioms  

1. see sell out.

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Etymology

Origin of sold-out

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

I’m talking about everybody’s up on the stage, sold-out, maximum capacity; everybody’s there, focused, we’re all sharing that thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

Since then, Os has come to rule the Latin pop scene in Mexico, boasting multiple sold-out tours of the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

All the windows of the candy machine had red sold-out flags in them.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko

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