quarterfinal

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

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of quarterfinal

1 quarterfinals plural : a quarterfinal round

2 : a quarterfinal match

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quarterfinalist

play \ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl-ist\ noun

See quarterfinal defined for English-language learners

Examples of quarterfinal in a Sentence

He lost in the quarterfinal.

Recent Examples of quarterfinal from the Web

Lepchevska and McNall earned their way to the final by opening Saturday's action with an 8-5 victory over Santa Barbara's Josephine Pulver and Pia Valtierra in the quarterfinals.

— andrew j. campa, latimes.com, "Glendale college women's tennis dominates conference tournament," 8 Apr. 2018
After an opening-game win over Shelton they were defeated by eventual champion Darien in the quarterfinals.

— joe burns, courant.com, "High School Lacrosse: Optimism At Conard Despite Graduation Losses," 1 Apr. 2018
Joel Pan, Marquette: The Hilltoppers sophomore won three matches at state last season before running into Krill, the eventual champion, in the quarterfinals.

— mark stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Storylines and players to watch in boys tennis," 29 Mar. 2018
Last season, Gonzales' Falcons went 7-5 and averaged 28 points per game, including a 14-12 win on the road at Ascension Episcopal in the opening round of the Division III playoffs, before losing in the quarterfinals to undefeated Newman.

— jim derry, NOLA.com, "Hutch Gonzales set to take over as Mandeville football coach," 27 Mar. 2018
In the consolation match, Noren, who lost in the quarterfinals last year, defeated Thomas, 5 and 3.

— steve dimeglio, USA TODAY, "Bubba Watson routs Kevin Kisner to win Match Play in all Georgia Bulldog final," 25 Mar. 2018
The Sharks tip off in quarterfinals against Phoenix’s Shadow Mountain at noon on Thursday from Christ the King High in Queens in a game that will be televised on ESPNU.

— david furones, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Cardinal Gibbons girls basketball coach Kevin Gordon takes job at University School," 26 Mar. 2018
The Lions lost in the quarterfinals to Greenwich and won the CCC North tournament.

— sean begin, courant.com, "Boys Hockey: At No. 1, Fairfield Prep Finishes Where They Started; Xavier Leads Area Teams At No. 4," 25 Mar. 2018
Two years ago, the Trevians beat Lincoln-Way East in the quarterfinals on their way to a second-place finish.

— mark perlman, chicagotribune.com, "Pioneer Press boys volleyball preview: Central Suburban South," 21 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of quarterfinal

1916

quarterfinal

adjective

Definition of quarterfinal

1 : immediately preceding the semifinal in an elimination tournament

2 : of or participating in a quarterfinal

Recent Examples of quarterfinal from the Web

The Tompkins boys and girls soccer teams fought through tense overtime periods in their regional quarterfinal matchups against Cy-Fair ISD teams, with Region III-6A tournament spots on the line.

— jack marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Tompkins, Cinco Ranch vie for regional titles," 10 Apr. 2018
Morgan Rainville Rainville posted 24 points on 10 goals and 14 assists to help the Red Raiders to a 17-2-4 record and Division 1 quarterfinal appearance.

— BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Girls' Hockey All-Scholastics," 9 Apr. 2018
Real Madrid enters Saturday after defeating Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal series.

— nihal kolur, SI.com, "How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Live Stream, TV Channel," 8 Apr. 2018
Had 35 points, 18 rebounds in three quarters of the IAAM A Conference quarterfinal 76-49 win over Archbishop Spalding; had 20 points, 18 rebounds in the 73-69 semifinal loss to No.

— katherine dunn, baltimoresun.com, "2017-18 All-Metro girls basketball first and second teams," 6 Apr. 2018
After Monday’s quarterfinal action, Marina was the lone Sunset League team to reach the tournament semifinals.

— andrew turner, Daily Pilot, "Locals competing at Arcadia Invitational have strong supporting cast," 6 Apr. 2018
Every pool play, quarterfinal and semifinal win earned the teams $1,000.

— andrew joseph, For The Win, "Bag Guys and dollar bills: College basketball's glorious 3X3U championship has it all," 1 Apr. 2018
The quarterfinal, semifinal, third-place game and championship game will all be held Sunday.

— zach osterman, Indianapolis Star, "IU's Rob Johnson teams up with other Big Ten players to win $100,000 in 3-on-3 tournament," 28 Mar. 2018
More: Michigan high school boys basketball state quarterfinal scores After making the shot, Maddox Jr. raced to the other end of the court, where he was mobbed by his teammates.

— chris nelsen, Detroit Free Press, "Traveon Maddox Jr.'s buzzer-beater sends Novi past Belleville, 75-73," 20 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of quarterfinal

1926

QUARTERFINAL Defined for English Language Learners

quarterfinal

noun

Definition of quarterfinal for English Language Learners

: one of four matches, games, or contests to decide the four people or teams that will continue playing in a competition (such as a tennis tournament)