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quarterfinalist

American  
[kwawr-ter-fahyn-l-ist] / ˌkwɔr tərˈfaɪn l ɪst /

noun

Sports.
  1. a participant in a quarterfinal contest.


Etymology

Origin of quarterfinalist

quarter + finalist

Example Sentences

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The coach and national team of each Olympic boxing medalist will both get $25,000, and the scale of payments goes down to $10,000 in total for each quarterfinalist.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

The U.S. will train at altitude in Utah before playing Colombia, a World Cup quarterfinalist, on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Open quarterfinalist who was long the highest-ranked American man, was given a wild card for his 17th appearance in the main draw.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

South Africa is also making its first visit to the knockout rounds after beating Italy, a World Cup quarterfinalist four years ago, on a goal in stoppage time.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Wimbledon women’s semifinalist Elina Svitolina and men’s quarterfinalist Chris Eubanks made quick work of their second-round matches Tuesday.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023