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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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A quarterfinalist last season, and top-seeded in the group-stage draw, Benfica lost at home to Salzburg before a 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2023

The buzz: No. 25 Colombia, the only quarterfinalist ranked outside the world’s top 11, is also the only team from the Americas still in the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 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

Goffin is a two-time quarterfinalist at the All England Club who has been ranked as high as No. 7.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023