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Meaning of sold out
The primary meaning of "sold out" refers to a situation where all of something, especially tickets or goods, have been sold, leaving none available.
Etymology of sold out
The phrase "sold out" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the concept of selling all available items or tickets, leaving no remaining balance or inventory.
Historically, it was used to describe a situation where a merchant or vendor had sold their entire stock of goods, or where an event had allocated all available tickets.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The phrase "sold out" is defined by Oxford Languages as having all tickets or goods sold, with none remaining available for purchase.
- * It can also refer to an event or performance for which all tickets have been sold.
Usage Examples
- The concert was sold out, so we couldn't get tickets.
- * The new smartphone model is sold out everywhere, and people are waiting for the next shipment.
- * The hotel was sold out for the weekend, but we managed to find a room at a different location.
Antonyms
available
plentiful
abundant
unsold
unused
unoccupied
vacant
empty
unfilled
accessible
obtainable
plentiful
ample
sufficient
remaining
leftover
unused
untaken