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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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025
The San Antonio Spurs have been rivals with the Los Angeles Lakers for decades, and Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal is another edition in their storied history.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
On Wednesday, the Lakers will attempt to reach the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, facing the San Antonio Spurs in a quarterfinal matchup.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
After Aledo lost in the quarterfinals in the 2024 playoffs, Tubbs’ rise as the starting quarterback has helped propel the Bearcats back to the top.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025
The San Antonio Spurs have been rivals with the Los Angeles Lakers for decades, and Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal is another edition in their storied history.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The following nine seasons featured three state semifinal runs, three state title appearances, a quarterfinal berth and a regional-round showing.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
On Wednesday, the Lakers will attempt to reach the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, facing the San Antonio Spurs in a quarterfinal matchup.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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