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, 31 Jan. 2025
Last season, Berlin (8-4) defeated Rockville 33-7 in the Class M quarterfinals but lost in the semifinals to Brookfield.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
College Football Playoff quarterfinal games are being played early this coming week.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Highlanders were a title contender last season but were upset by Anna in the regional quarterfinals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Last season, Berlin (8-4) defeated Rockville 33-7 in the Class M quarterfinals but lost in the semifinals to Brookfield.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Djokovic injured his left leg during his quarterfinal win over Alcaraz, requiring treatment at the end of the first set.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
College Football Playoff quarterfinal games are being played early this coming week.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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