Closed Definition & Meaning

closed
adjective
  1. not open or affording passage or access; "the many closed streets made travel difficult"; "our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains"
  2. (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
  3. not open; "the door slammed shut"
  4. used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
  5. requiring union membership; "a closed shop"
  6. with shutters closed
  7. not open to the general public; "a closed meeting"
  8. not having an open mind; "a closed mind unreceptive to new ideas"
  9. blocked against entry; "a closed porch"

Synonyms for closed

blind adj

unable to see; "a person is blind to the extent that he must devise alternative techniques to do efficiently those

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
blinking adj

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly; "he stood blinking in the bright sunlight" informal intensifiers

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
blocked adj

closed to traffic; "the repaving results in many blocked streets" completely obstructed or closed off

♫ Rhymes
compressed adj

pressed tightly together; "with lips compressed" reduced in volume by pressure

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
drawn adj

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; "looking careworn as she bent over her mending

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
enclosed adj

closed in or surrounded or included within; "an enclosed porch"; "an enclosed yard

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
folded
♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
inactive adj

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
restricted adj

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction; "of restricted importance" restricted in meaning

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
shut adj

not open; "the door slammed shut" used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms

"Closed" in song lyrics

See how closed is used in real songs:

  • "So when they come to your funeral the casket's closed"
    The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again
  • "How you gonna say the list is closed?"
    7L & Esoteric — Guest List
  • "Back and forth, and open and closed"
    Aceyalone — Not When You Get Down

Words that rhyme with closed

See all rhymes for closed →

Usage tips for "closed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "closed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for closed to find words that pair well.

Use "closed" in a verse

Now that you know what "closed" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Explore more

♫ Rhymes with closed ↔ Synonyms for closed 🔬 Words containing closed

Frequently asked questions

What does closed mean?
not open or affording passage or access; "the many closed streets made travel difficult"; "our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains" (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints not open; "the door slammed shut" used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight" requiring union membership; "a closed shop" with shutters closed not open to the general public; "a closed meeting" not having an open mind
What part of speech is closed?
Closed is an adjective.
How many definitions does closed have?
Closed has 9 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Explore More Word Tools

Look up another word