quarterfinal

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noun (1)

quar·​ter·​fi·​nal ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl How to pronounce quarterfinal (audio)
1
quarterfinals plural : a quarterfinal round
2
: a quarterfinal match
quarterfinalist
ˌkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈfī-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce quarterfinal (audio)
noun

quarterfinal

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adjective

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: immediately preceding the semifinal in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a quarterfinal

quarterfinalist

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noun (2)

quar·​ter·​fi·​nal·​ist "ə̇st How to pronounce quarterfinalist (audio)
: a contestant qualified for or participating in a quarterfinal

Examples of quarterfinal in a Sentence

Noun (1) He lost in the quarterfinal.
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There will be no games played today, with teams enjoying a little rest before the quarterfinals kick off from Thursday. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Here’s who is playing in the 2026 men’s World Cup today, July 9, as the quarterfinals begin. — Travis Yoesting, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Adjective
Meanwhile, the World Cup quarterfinal matches are set, with six of the final eight teams coming from Europe. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026 In addition to the free concerts, the Fan Fest will show the remaining quarterfinal games on its big screen and smaller screens set up around the festival grounds. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarterfinal

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of quarterfinal was in 1916

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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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