finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈna-lē  fi-ˈnä- 

: the close or termination of something: such as

a

: the last section of an instrumental musical composition

the symphony's finale

b

: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance

the finale of the ballet

In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.

c

: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence

the TV show's season finale

Synonyms

• capper
• close
• closing
• conclusion
• consummation
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• homestretch
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

Examples of finale in a Sentence

She sung a very difficult song for the finale.

the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s no plan for previous hosts to make cameos in the finale, but they will be seen in clips. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024

In the finale, her partner (Jacques d’Amboise) is only there to stop her. —Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024

His scene with Muriel in the finale felt like a goodbye. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024

There was previously no word yet whether Lashana Lynch or Redmayne would return for the next installment — because saying so would have spoiled the twist ending in the Peacock adaptation, which released its finale Dec. 12. —Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of finale, adjective, "last, final entry 1," going back to Latin fīnālis

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing finale

• grand finale

Kids Definition

finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈnal-ē  fi-ˈnäl- 

: the close or end of something (as a musical work)