year-end

American  

[yeer-end] / ˈyɪərˈɛnd /

Or yearend

noun

1. year's end; the end of a calendar year.

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adjective

1. taking place or done at the year-end.

   a year-end sale; a year-end audit.

Etymology

Origin of year-end

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says autonomous robo-taxis likely will be widespread in the U.S. by year-end.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Following his Rome triumph, Sinner has now won 16 of the sport's 'big titles’ - which comprises of the four Grand Slams, nine Masters 1000s, the year-end Tour Finals and the Olympics.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Berkshire boosted its stake in Alphabet to nearly 58 million shares on March 31 from almost 18 million shares at year-end.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The bank lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 and set a mid-year 2027 target of 8,300.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In her third season, Luma’s team went undefeated and won their year-end tournament.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John