closing line
Final spoken sentence
A closing line is the final sentence or phrase of a speech, story, letter, or other communication.
In literature and film, a memorable closing line can define a work: Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
In conversation or negotiation, it's the last thing said before parting.
A sales closing line aims to seal the deal.
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- final curtainEnd of the performance
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- endingFinal portion of something
- closing remarksFinal statements concluding presentation
farewell · goodbye · sign-off · signing off · punchline · kicker · end of story · last words · exit · conclusion · wrap-up · sendoff · parting shot · closing statement · final offer · deal · signature · handshake
- gamblinggamble, gambling, casinos, casino, bets
- songwritinglyrics, verse, verse-chorus, refrain, song structure
- Dealmakingdeal, negotiator, bargaining, offer, counteroffer
- dialogueconversation, banter, talk, repartee, direct speech
- flirtingwink, winking, hair flip, flirting, compliments
- pop culturememe, celebrities, memes, trending, fandoms
closing lineopening line
Initial sentence of text
first line · opener · first words · opening statement · introduction
closing linepickup line
Rehearsed flirtation attempt
conversation starter · icebreaker · opening gambit · greeting · salutation
close, closes, closed, closer, closest, closure, closures, enclose, encloses