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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo's first Olympics ended with Greece's defeat in the quarterfinals.
—Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
The men's quarterfinal victory also saw Durant, 35, break basketball great Lisa Leslie’s Team USA all-time Olympic scoring record.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Over the weekend, the ladies beat out Germany 87-68 in the group phase; at press time, the American ballers are winning against Nigeria in their quarterfinals game.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo's first Olympics ended with Greece's defeat in the quarterfinals.
—Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Adjective
For Serbia, Jovic was back after missing Serbia’s quarterfinal overtime victory over Australia due to illness.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
The men's quarterfinal victory also saw Durant, 35, break basketball great Lisa Leslie’s Team USA all-time Olympic scoring record.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Quarterfinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterfinal. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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