checkout
CHEHK-owt
Checkout (noun) means the counter or area where customers pay for items in a shop. Example: “There was a long line at the checkout on Saturday.”
noun
1
The counter or area where customers pay for items in a shop.
"There was a long line at the checkout on Saturday."
2
The process of leaving a hotel, or the time by which guests must leave.
"Checkout is at 11am, so we packed early."
3
The process of confirming and paying for an online purchase.
"The website's checkout process was quick and simple."
How to use checkout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere or when you pay and leave — whether it's a shop till, a hotel departure, or an online order screen.
Common pairings
self-checkout
checkout time
checkout line
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Word forms
- Plural
- checkouts
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Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb check out.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for checkout
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What does “checkout” mean?
The word “checkout” means the counter or area where customers pay for items in a shop. In plain terms, where or when you pay and leave — whether it's a shop till, a hotel departure, or an online order screen.
How do you pronounce “checkout”?
“Checkout” is pronounced CHEHK-owt (/ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “checkout” in a sentence?
Here is “checkout” used in a sentence: “There was a long line at the checkout on Saturday.”
What part of speech is “checkout”?
“Checkout” is a noun.
Is “checkout” a common word?
“Checkout” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “checkout” have?
“Checkout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the counter or area where customers pay for items in a shop.
What is the difference between checkout and check-out?
Checkout, written as one word, is generally used as a noun, such as 'go to the checkout' or 'complete checkout online.' Check-out, hyphenated, or 'check out' as two words, is more often used for the verb form, as in 'please check out by 11 a.m.'
What does checkout time mean at a hotel?
Checkout time at a hotel refers to the deadline by which guests must vacate their room, after which additional charges may apply. It marks the end of the guest's stay and the point when the room becomes available for the next occupant.
Is checkout only used for shopping and hotels?
No, checkout also describes the process of confirming and paying for an online purchase, such as an e-commerce 'checkout page.' The word applies across physical shops, hotels, and online transactions wherever payment or departure is finalized.
