semis

American  

[sey-mis, see-] / ˈseɪ mɪs, ˈsi- /

noun

1. a copper coin of ancient Rome, the half part of an as.

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Etymology

Origin of semis

< Latin sēmis, apparently equivalent to sēmi- semi- + as as ²

Example Sentences

Djokovic made the semis at all four majors last year but went no further, admitting "I can do only as much as I can do".

From Barron's

"Twice before I've played Adelaide and I ended up making the semis of the Australian Open. And then last year obviously I went deep," said Keys, the world number seven.

From Barron's

He made the semis at all four majors in 2025 but failed to go further, with his last Grand Slam title coming at the US Open in 2023.

From Barron's

Now 38, he has had to settle for a secondary role since Sinner and Alcaraz took control of the men's tour, making the semis at all four majors in 2025 but not going further.

From Barron's

He surged into the top five after reaching the US Open semis, claiming the Brussels title and losing to Sinner in the Paris Masters final.

From BBC