closeout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.
  2. A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary; especially, such a sale for the purpose of either dispensing with a discontinued product line or preparing to close down the store.

Pronunciation

/ˈkloʊzˌaʊt/

Word forms

closeout closeouts

Etymology

Deverbal from close out.

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