quarterfinal

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noun

quar·​ter·​fi·​nal ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl 

1

quarterfinals plural : a quarterfinal round

2

: a quarterfinal match

quarterfinalist

ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl-ist 

noun

quarterfinal

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adjective

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Stewart is among the top contenders remaining in the quarterfinals, with the public vote running through Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. to select the semifinalists. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024

That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Adjective

After dominating the Liga MX campaign, finishing first on the table in the Apertura season by a full seven points with a 13-3-1 record, Cruz Azul is now staring a quarterfinal exit in the face as the club fell 3-0 to Club Tijuana in the first leg of their two-game series. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024

Utah State and Boise State are set to play in the quarterfinal match that will determine who faces the Spartans in the next round. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1