closing time

noun

: the time when businesses (such as banks and bars) close for the day

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And by closing time at the bar, a price had been agreed. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Most places may run out of product before closing time. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 There are, of course, limits and restrictions, but the hours are from noon until one hour before closing time. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026 Suspects cased stores, then, after closing time, smashed windows and headed straight to the highest-value Lego sets. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing time

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“Closing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing%20time. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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