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, 20 May 2026
The Warriors move on to quarterfinals to face Loyola, which beat Alemany twice in league two weeks ago, 11-4 and 9-3.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 20 May 2026
CBS News, 17 May 2026
His high school career included putting up 62 points in a state quarterfinal and a 45-point showing against rival Chambers, assisting in building up a blossoming confidence level.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Noun
After being one-and-done in the conference tournament last season, Miami (37-17) now advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The Warriors move on to quarterfinals to face Loyola, which beat Alemany twice in league two weeks ago, 11-4 and 9-3.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
The Pistons beat the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their quarterfinal series while the Cavaliers took down the Toronto Raptors.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
His high school career included putting up 62 points in a state quarterfinal and a 45-point showing against rival Chambers, assisting in building up a blossoming confidence level.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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