closing time

British  

/ ˈkləʊzɪŋ /

noun

1. the time at which pubs must legally stop selling alcoholic drinks

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Example Sentences

Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

Dow Chemical flirted with ruin because it won a bidding war for a competitor in 2008 but was left billions short at closing time when a Kuwaiti state company backed out of a joint venture.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Tuesday evening, the Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling putting the lower court order on hold and ordering that ballots cast after the scheduled closing time be counted separately.

From BBC

These investors are able to edge out potential would-be homeowners, thanks to cash offers and quick closing times.

From MarketWatch

That same thump carried me back to Eixample and Batea, a sleek bistro where Catalan and Galician food dance until closing time.

From Salon