sold-out

adjective

ˈsōld-ˈau̇t How to pronounce sold-out (audio)
Synonyms of sold-outnext
: having all available tickets or accommodations sold completely and especially in advance
also : of or relating to a sold-out event
a sold-out crowd

Examples of sold-out in a Sentence

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But shirts were sold-out as far back as December. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026 In-person attendance was sold-out and thousands watched it on a livestream. — Steve Coffman june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026 Could Madison Square Garden trade sold-out concerts for wedding bells? — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 The number of concerts this summer, sold-out and otherwise, appears to be approaching near-record levels. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sold-out

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sold-out was in 1903

Rhymes for sold-out

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

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