tail end

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.

tail end

noun

1. the last, endmost, or final part

Word History and Origins

Origin of tail end¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

He was drafted into the Army in 1953, at the tail end of the Korean War, and, because he spoke German, French and Russian, assigned to an intelligence unit in Germany.

From New York Times

At the tail end of an arduous, hotly contested presidential election campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris managed to have the last laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

And even though “Love Is Blind” premiered in 2020, at the tail end of President Trump’s divisive term in office, his name was never uttered onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s at the tail end of the press tour for his new film, the romantic drama “We Live in Time,” and it’s left him feeling deregulated.

From Los Angeles Times

The battle for an additional Champions League spot at the tail end of last season drew plenty of attention.

From BBC