quarterfinal
Pronunciation: [ˈkwɔrtərˌfaɪnl]
Word
Context: "games"
(noun) a match that happens in a sports tournament where only a few teams or players are left, and the winners of this round move on to the next stage called the semifinals. It's like the last step before the final match.
Example
The team won their quarterfinal match and advanced to the semifinals.
Example
Unfortunately, they lost in the quarterfinal round and could not continue in the tournament.
Example
Which teams are playing in the quarterfinals this weekend?
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