English · Travel & Places
checkout
/ˈtʃɛk.aʊt/
[/ˈtʃɛk.aʊt/]
leaving and paying
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act or time of leaving a hotel and paying the bill, or the place where you pay in a shop.
Example
Checkout was at eleven, so they packed quickly and returned the room keys downstairs.
Checkout was at eleven, so they packed quickly and returned the room keys downstairs.
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'check out', to settle accounts and leave.
How & Where It’s Used
Used at hotels and in shops.