last-minute

Meaning

Happening or done at the very latest possible moment before a deadline.

Examples

• We made a last-minute decision to go to the beach.
• He booked his flight at the last minute.

Pronunciation: /ˌlæst ˈmɪnɪt/

How to Use last-minute

last-minute decision (collocation)

A choice made very close to a deadline. — "They made a last-minute decision to cancel the event."

last-minute booking (collocation)

A reservation made very close to the date of service. — "She got a last-minute booking for the concert."

last-minute change (collocation)

An alteration made very close to a deadline. — "The play had to proceed despite a last-minute change in the lead actor."

Synonyms of last-minute

Words with a similar meaning to last-minute:

• final
• immediate
• hasty
• belated

Antonyms of last-minute

Words with the opposite meaning to last-minute:

• early
• prompt