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

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Brunson spoke to a sold-out, emotional Madison Square Garden crowd on Tuesday night before facing LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, thanking the crowd and the Knicks fans at home for their support throughout the playoff run. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Pearce kicked off the North American leg of his tour in Baltimore, but has sold-out shows in cities such as New York and Los Angeles and has already captivated audiences in Bahrain, Singapore and India. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 Rodrigo just kicked off her sold-out The Unraveled Tour last month, with over 1 million tickets sold globally. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026 As of now, Bryan is still scheduled to return to Gillette stadium on Saturday evening as part of his sold-out With Heaven On Tour. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sold-out

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sold-out was in 1903

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“Sold-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sold-out. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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