tail end

American  

noun

1. the hinder or rear part of anything.

2. the concluding or final part or section; tag end.

   the tail end of a lecture.

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tail end British  

noun

1. the last, endmost, or final part

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tail end Idioms  

1. The rear or hindmost part, as in Douglas was at the tail end of the academic procession . [Mid-1700s]

2. The very end, the conclusion, as in Only at the tail end of his speech did he thank his sponsors . [Mid-1800s]

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Etymology

Origin of tail end

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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tail end

Additionally, “there’s a lot more memory chip supply coming online at the tail end of 2027 and in 2028, and that should at least provide some relief on the memory prices,” Kerwin added.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

The lull followed intense immigration raids in January and the tail end of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

If you miss the opportunity to spot the Flower Moon, there will be a rare second full Moon opportunity at the tail end of the month, known as a Blue Moon.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

Many of the top software names report results at the tail end of earnings season—late May or early June.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

It was the tail end of the baby boom in a heavily Catholic community, back when Catholics still listened to Rome on matters of birth control.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove