closeout

[ klohz-out ]

noun

1. a sale on all goods in liquidating a business.
2. a sale on goods of a type that will no longer be carried by the store.
3. an article of merchandise offered for sale at a closeout.

Word History and Origins

Origin of closeout¹

First recorded in 1920–25; noun use of verb phrase close out

Example Sentences

Irving improved to 15-1 in his career in closeout games in the playoffs.

From Seattle Times

Irving, who was 14-0 in his career in closeout games coming in, made just one of six from long range and finished with 16 points.

From Seattle Times

Bronny attacked closeouts, he played decisively and competed on the defensive end.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rangers get another closeout chance Monday night with the 3-1 lead when the series returns to Madison Square Garden for Game 5.

From Seattle Times

Both teams pulled their starters midway through the fourth quarter, grabbing rest for the potential closeout in Dallas.

From Seattle Times

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