quarterfinal

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noun

quar·​ter·​fi·​nal ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl 

1

quarterfinals plural : a quarterfinal round

2

: a quarterfinal match

quarterfinalist

ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl-ist 

noun

quarterfinal

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adjective

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With the series tied at 1-1, Game 3 between the in-state rivals returns to Bramlage Coliseum, where the winner will advance to the quarterfinals of the $2 million TBT tournament. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The quarterfinals are scheduled for August 25-27, and the semifinals will take place September 1-2. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Adjective

Coupled with Oregon’s on-field success (one CFP quarterfinal berth, followed by a semifinal spot in its two years), it’s all added up to a solid foundation that shows no signs of weakening. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

By comparison, the NBA finals, featuring a remarkable run from the New York Knicks, peaked at 33 million viewers for Game 5 and averaged 21 million for the series, less than Telemundo alone delivered for the aforementioned quarterfinal match. — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for quarterfinal

• anticlinal
• entorhinal
• isoclinal
• polyvinyl
• transvaginal
• affinal
• anginal
• synclinal
• vaginal
• final
• pinal
• spinal