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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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Each team is coming off dominant wins in the CFP quarterfinals.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
After a shocking few weeks of first round and quarterfinal competition, semifinal opponents are set and the College Football Playoff national championship is just around the corner.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Early injury Defensive tackle Ahmad Moten, who was sidelined for most of Miami’s quarterfinal against Ohio State, started on Thursday but went down with an injury after two plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Each team is coming off dominant wins in the CFP quarterfinals.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Indiana overwhelmed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal as Mendoza passed for 192 yards and three touchdowns.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
After a shocking few weeks of first round and quarterfinal competition, semifinal opponents are set and the College Football Playoff national championship is just around the corner.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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