Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

close-out

noun
/ˈkloʊz aʊt/
Definition
The process of selling off the remaining inventory of a product or the act of liquidating assets.
Examples
  • The store held a close-out sale to reduce their inventory before the new season.
  • They offered significant discounts during their close-out of summer merchandise.
Meaning
A close-out happens when a business intends to clear out its stock, often to make room for new items or to end a sale.
Synonyms
  • Liquidation
  • Sale
  • Clearance