quarterfinal

American  

[kwawr-ter-fahyn-l] / ˌkwɔr tərˈfaɪn l /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a quarterfinal contest or round.

quarterfinal British  

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌfaɪnəl /

noun

1. the round before the semifinal in a competition

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Etymology

Origin of quarterfinal

First recorded in 1925–30; quarter + final

Example Sentences

Bringas and Feuer have partnered at Ojai the last three years, losing in the quarterfinal round as sophomores and juniors but steamrolling this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Tickets for a quarterfinal World Cup match in July start at over $1,500 on the secondary market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Hernández will be in Houston for Puerto Rico’s quarterfinal game against Italy on Saturday, and he said he doesn’t know if he would go to Miami if Puerto Rico reached the semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

India's final match of the Super Eights against a strong West Indian team in Kolkata was a virtual quarterfinal.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

There were sporadic yells of MOJO! but the crowd in the cafeteria didn’t become animated until the screen showed running back Shawn Crow breaking tackle after tackle in the quarterfinal playoff game against Arlington.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger