grand finale

American  

noun

1. the concluding portion of a performance or entertainment, as a musical show, rodeo, etc., usually spectacular and involving most or all of the prior participants.

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Etymology

Origin of grand finale

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The grand finale of Netflix’s hugely popular sci-fi fantasy horror series, which also showcases some questionable 80s fashion choices, is looming.

From BBC

“Hamnet” works so tirelessly to affect its audience that it sacrifices a lethal amount of story and character depth, all in service of shuffling the viewer to its grand finale.

From Salon

The increasingly animated Cobolli had already displayed nerves of steel in shutting down four break points in the deciding set to reach that moment, and the stage was set for a grand finale - although few could have foreseen the drama to come.

From BBC

“No wonder Ashton’s efforts have failed. The spirits Beyond the Veil have a taste for the theatrical. They’ll want to be on hand for a spectacular event. A grand finale, if you will. When is the child expected?”

From Literature

Funny enough, duck shows up as a wealth indicator on another recent pop culture hit, albeit one set nearly a century after the events of “The Grand Finale.”

From Salon