Sold out Meaning in English
expression · lemma: sell out
ˈsoʊɫd/ /ˈaʊt
SOHLD-owt
sˈəʊld/ /ˈaʊt
SOHLD-owt
Definition
If something is 'sold out', it means all of it has been bought, and nothing is left for sale. It's most often used for tickets, products, or events.
Usage & Nuances
'Sold out' is most common for shows, concerts, events, or products in high demand. Can be used as an adjective: 'The concert is sold out.' Sometimes as a verb: 'Tickets sold out in minutes.' Not used for people—only for things for sale.
Spanish: agotado - entradas agotadasPortuguese (BR): esgotado - ingressos esgotadosPortuguese (PT): esgotado - bilhetes esgotadosChinese (Simplified): 售罄 - 门票售罄Chinese (Traditional): 售罄 - 門票售罄Hindi: बिक चुका - टिकटें बिक चुकी हैंArabic: نفد - التذاكر نفدتBengali: সোল্ড আউট - সব বিক্রি হয়ে গেছেRussian: распроданоJapanese: 売り切れVietnamese: bán hếtKorean: 매진Turkish: tükendi - tamamen satıldıUrdu: فروخت ہو گیاIndonesian: habis terjual
Example Sentences
All the tickets are sold out.
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The concert was sold out in one day.
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The new toy is already sold out at the store.
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Sorry, the shoes you want are completely sold out.
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We tried to get tickets, but they were sold out by the time we arrived.
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"How was the movie?" "Couldn't see it, it was sold out all weekend!"
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