check·out
ˈchek-ˌau̇t 
1
: the action or an instance of checking out
… Educators receive new library card privileges, including 100 simultaneous checkouts …—
Andrew Wilson and Leanne Ellis
Andrew Wilson and Leanne EllisWhen I forget to bring my reusable shopping bags to the store, I ask for a brown paper sack at checkout instead of a plastic one.—Claire Haffernean
Claire HafferneanHow much will my final hotel bill be at checkout?—Bob Sullivan
—often used attributivelyBob Sullivana checkout line/counter
2
: the time at which a lodger must vacate a room (as in a hotel) or be charged for retaining it
3
: a counter or area in a store where goods are checked out
4
a
: the action of examining and testing something for performance, suitability, or readiness
b
: the action of familiarizing oneself with the operation of a mechanical thing (such as an airplane)
checked out; checking out; checks out
1
: to vacate and pay for one's lodging (as at a hotel)
2
: die
3
: to have the cost of purchases totaled and pay the cost
Self-service kiosks—those ATM-like machines that let you check in at the airport or check out at the grocery store all on your own—are sweeping into more retailers and service spots.—Barbara Kiviat
Barbara Kiviat1
: to satisfy all requirements in taking away
checked out a library book
2
a
: to itemize and total the cost of and receive payment for (outgoing merchandise) especially in a self-service store
b
: to have the cost totaled and pay for (purchases) at a checkout
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Examples of checkout in a Sentence
Noun
She paid for the room at checkout.
There was a long line at the checkout.
Verb
check out the house and let me know if you think it's worth buying
there are a lot of sights around the world that I want to see before I check out
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John Readman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Customers can donate to the cause at checkout instead, and Mr. Moto will match the total donation amount for the month up to $1,250.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
For the sake of his general health, he should be checked out, first with his dentist and possibly later with his doctor.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Every customer who lands on your site should experience an easy-to-use platform that streamlines their pathway to checkout.
—John Readman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Customers can donate to the cause at checkout instead, and Mr. Moto will match the total donation amount for the month up to $1,250.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
For the sake of his general health, he should be checked out, first with his dentist and possibly later with his doctor.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Checkout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkout. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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checkout
1 of 2 noun
check·out
ˈchek-ˌau̇t
1
: the action or an instance of checking out
2
: the time at which a lodger must leave a room (as in a hotel)
3
: a counter at which checking out is done
check out
2 of 2 verbˈchek-ˈau̇t
1
: to pay for one's room and leave (as from a hotel)
2
: to satisfy requirements for taking away
check a book out at the library
3
a
: to add up the cost of purchases and receive payment for them
b
: to have the cost of purchases added up and pay for them
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