finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈna-lē How to pronounce finale (audio) fi-ˈnä- How to pronounce finale (audio)
: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale

Examples of finale in a Sentence

She sung a very difficult song for the finale. the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
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In terms of the logistics of the two episodes, the big smash, bang finale is always hard for me. Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 By the season finale, nearly every character has turned on each other, struggling to identify whether anyone can be trusted. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 There’s such an interesting relationship between Redd and Lois that culminates in this finale proposition to be in a throuple with Marshall. Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 The finale’s post-credits scene eventually came and went without an appearance from Doctor Strange — but Schaeffer now confirms that Cumberbatch’s character was meant to show up. Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finale 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of finale, adjective, "last, final entry 1," going back to Latin fīnālis

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finale was in 1774

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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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finale

noun
fi·​na·​le fə-ˈnal-ē How to pronounce finale (audio) fi-ˈnäl- How to pronounce finale (audio)
: the close or end of something (as a musical work)

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