Definition of closer

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • closer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • closer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • closer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of closer


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

    Synonyms

    1. finisher
  • (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance (adverb)

    Examples

    1. come closer, my dear!

    Synonyms

    1. nearer
    2. nigher
  • a person who closes something (noun)

    Examples

    1. whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up

See definition of closer in Merriam Webster