English Expression · Intermediate
closing time
The time when a public house or restaurant closes
Pronunciation: say closing time
Meaning
The time when a public house or restaurant closes. Used to invite final drink orders.
Example
Sometimes when you sit in a restaurant, still stuffing yourself half an hour after closing time, you feel that the tired waiter at your side must surely be despising you.
Sometimes when you sit in a restaurant, still stuffing yourself half an hour after closing time, you feel that the tired waiter at your side must surely be despising you.
Practice tips
- Practice closing time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.