endcap

noun

end·​cap ˈend-ˌkap How to pronounce endcap (audio)
: a display of products placed at the end of an aisle in a store

Examples of endcap in a Sentence

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Stevie retreats into the endcap of the aisle, to hide behind chips the size of feed bags, and this is how Stevie is sick in the head. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Officers found the store in disarray, with merchandise thrown throughout the entry area, and shelves and endcaps tipped over on the floor. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025 The Cypher's endcaps are made from solid aerospace aluminum to provide improved resonance control and a more durable finish. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Other bookstores will feature smaller fixtures, endcap displays, and a selection of products at the checkout area. — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endcap

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of endcap was in 1983

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“Endcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endcap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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