CLOSER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a person who closes something

Example: whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up

Categories: Person, Individual, Someone, Somebody, Mortal, Soul

Part of speech: Noun

(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

Categories: Reliever, Relief pitcher, Fireman

The word "closer" comes from Middle English closere.

close – A related word in the same word family.

-er – A related word in the same word family.

The printing press standardized Middle English spelling, freezing many irregular forms we use today.