1
: a concluding part (as of a speech)
2
: a closable gap (as in an article of clothing)
3
: a meeting of parties to a real-estate deal for formally transferring title
Examples of closing in a Sentence
the closing of the local school
We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.
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Anatomy of a Merger — Jim Freund A clear, deal-lawyer’s view of how acquisitions unfold, from negotiation through closing and early integration.
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Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to the Olympic ticket price list, the most expensive seats are for the closing ceremony in the Verona Arena, which are priced at €2,900 (about $3,500).
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Speaking of closing, the transfer portal has closed to newcomers as well and Miami has done its part to round out its team for next season to build on a run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Life is starting to get back to normal in the Memphis area after a winter storm dumped several inches of sleet and snow across the Mid-South, closing schools and businesses and icing over roadways.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to the Olympic ticket price list, the most expensive seats are for the closing ceremony in the Verona Arena, which are priced at €2,900 (about $3,500).
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Speaking of closing, the transfer portal has closed to newcomers as well and Miami has done its part to round out its team for next season to build on a run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Life is starting to get back to normal in the Memphis area after a winter storm dumped several inches of sleet and snow across the Mid-South, closing schools and businesses and icing over roadways.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
closing
noun
clos·ing
ˈklō-ziŋ 
: a concluding part
Legal Definition
closing
noun
clos·ing
ˈklō-ziŋ
: the fulfillment or performance of a contract especially for the sale of real estate
also
: a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place
represented us at the closing
Note: At the closing for the completion of the sale of real property, the purchase price is paid and title is transferred to the purchaser or mortgagor.
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