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

Did you jump on presale tickets to the World Cup quarterfinals months ago?

From The Wall Street Journal

The Samurai Warriors, seeking a second straight WBC title, were eliminated by Team Venezuela Saturday night in the quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times

The men will begin their knockout round games on July 20 while the women start quarterfinal play on July 21, including one women’s quarterfinal match at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

Alabama won 23 games and lost to Mississippi in the SEC quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s competitive, and it’s crazy, and Friday’s quarterfinals were filled with both.

From Los Angeles Times