quar·ter·fi·nal
ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl 
1
quarterfinals plural
: a quarterfinal round
2
: a quarterfinal match
1
: immediately preceding the semifinal in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a quarterfinal
Examples of quarterfinal in a Sentence
Noun
He lost in the quarterfinal.
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Tom Bogert, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Indiana physically punished Alabama in the quarterfinal.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
During the Hoosiers’ CFP quarterfinal victory against Alabama and semifinal win against Oregon, the Associated Press college football player of the year combined for more touchdown passes (8) than incompletions (5).
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Torres had 10 goals and six assists in 3,336 minutes (61 appearances) across all competitions over a year with Palmeiras, which included multiple starts at the FIFA Club World Cup for a side that reached the quarterfinals.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Indiana physically punished Alabama in the quarterfinal.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
State quarterfinal matches are Friday.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
During the Hoosiers’ CFP quarterfinal victory against Alabama and semifinal win against Oregon, the Associated Press college football player of the year combined for more touchdown passes (8) than incompletions (5).
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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