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

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quarterfinal

What’s more, last Saturday’s match between England and Norway drew the largest TV audience ever for an English-language World Cup quarterfinal broadcast in the U.S., according to preliminary Nielsen numbers released by the network.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

But when asked for the secret to his success after France’s quarterfinal win over Morocco, a team with six French natives, Deschamps praised the French team, one thought to be uncoachable when he took over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

As England prepares for the quarterfinal game against Norway on Saturday, the track will probably get another lift.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

The weather was also broiling the southeastern United States, including Miami, which was hosting Saturday's England-Norway World Cup quarterfinal match.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

At the public pep rally out at the stadium the Thursday before the quarterfinal showdown against the Arlington Lamar Vikings, Hix stood on the glittering field.

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