closer

noun
UK: /ˈkləʊ.zər/
US: /ˈkloʊ.zɚ/

  1. Someone or something that closes, like a door-closing mechanism.

    1. The closer on the screen door needs to be adjusted, it slams shut. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was known as a great closer; no one could finish a deal like he could. [ ] [ ]

  2. The final part of something, such as a speech or a performance.

    1. The comedian's closer was hilarious, the best part of the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The grand finale, the closer, to the fireworks display was stunning in its artistry. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

end finale conclusion intimate
closer adjective

  1. Comparative of close: nearer in space or time.

    1. My house is closer to the store than yours. [ ] [ ]
    2. The date is getting closer, and I'm feeling a little nervous about it. [ ] [ ]

  2. More intimate or familiar.

    1. I'm closer to my sister than my brother, we share everything. [ ] [ ]
    2. After working on the project together, we became closer friends than ever before. [ ] [ ]
closer adverb

  1. In a manner that is nearer in space or time.

    1. Come closer, I can't hear you well. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the deadline loomed closer, the team felt mounting pressure to deliver results. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "closer" in English means: Someone or something that closes, like a door-closing mechanism., The final part of something, such as a speech or a performance..

The phonetic transcription of "closer" is /ˈkləʊ.zər/ in British English and /ˈkloʊ.zɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "closer": end, finale, conclusion, intimate.

Example usage of "closer": "The closer on the screen door needs to be adjusted, it slams shut.". More examples on the page.