quar·ter·fi·nal
ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl 
1
quarterfinals plural
: a quarterfinal round
2
: a quarterfinal match
1
: immediately preceding the semifinal in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a quarterfinal
Examples of quarterfinal in a Sentence
Noun
He lost in the quarterfinal.
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Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Keller got revenge and stunned the Panthers, securing a 71-66 victory in the regional quarterfinals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Among boys soccer region quarterfinal winners were Lake Highland Prep, Windermere Prep, International Community and Orangewood Christian.
—Robert Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The quarterfinals will take place Thursday night, the semifinals Saturday at Southington High and the finals Monday at the University of Hartford.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Keller got revenge and stunned the Panthers, securing a 71-66 victory in the regional quarterfinals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Ultimately, all four teams with byes lost their quarterfinal games.
—The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Among boys soccer region quarterfinal winners were Lake Highland Prep, Windermere Prep, International Community and Orangewood Christian.
—Robert Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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