quarterfinal

[kwawr-ter-fahyn-l]

adjective

1. of or relating to the contest or round preceding the semifinal one.

noun

1. a quarterfinal contest or round.

quarterfinal

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌfaɪnəl /

noun

1. the round before the semifinal in a competition

Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterfinal¹

First recorded in 1925–30; quarter + final

Example Sentences

The court could be repaired and available in time for the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

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The court could be repaired and available in time for the NBA Cup quarterfinals that begin on Dec. 9, if needed.

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The Lakers locked up their spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, but there are still meaningful Cup games to be played.

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Both teams lost to eventual champion Banning in the open Division last year, Marshall in the quarterfinals and Eagle Rock in the semifinals.

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A rare November storm dumped continuous gallons of rain on players and fans Friday night across Southern California, creating opportunities for underdogs in the quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs.

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