noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

closure

KLOH-zhuh

Closure (noun) means the permanent or temporary shutting of a place or operation. Example: “The factory closure put two hundred people out of work.”

noun

The permanent or temporary shutting of a place or operation.

"The factory closure put two hundred people out of work."

A feeling of emotional resolution after a difficult experience.

"Attending the trial gave the family a sense of closure years after the crime."

A fastener or device that seals something shut, such as a bottle cap.

"The bottle uses a simple screw-top closure."

How to Use Closure

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething coming to a definite end — a shop shutting down, a case being resolved, or the emotional sense of moving on.

Common pairings

emotional closure store closure seek closure

Word Forms

closured past tense, closures plural, closures singular

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Etymology

From Old French closure, going back to Latin claudere, "to close" — a doublet of "clause" and "cloture."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for closure

pure cure sure lure Kure azure nature future manure secure impure injure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “closure” mean?

The word “closure” means the permanent or temporary shutting of a place or operation. In plain terms, something coming to a definite end — a shop shutting down, a case being resolved, or the emotional sense of moving on.

How do you pronounce “closure”?

“Closure” is pronounced KLOH-zhuh (/ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “closure” in a sentence?

Here is “closure” used in a sentence: “The factory closure put two hundred people out of work.”

What part of speech is “closure”?

“Closure” is a noun.

Where does the word “closure” come from?

The word “closure” comes from Latin. From Old French closure, going back to Latin claudere, "to close" — a doublet of "clause" and "cloture.".

Is “closure” a common word?

“Closure” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “closure” have?

“Closure” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the permanent or temporary shutting of a place or operation.