quarterfinal
2 synonyms for quarterfinal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In sport, a quarterfinal is one of the four fixtures that make up the last-eight stage of a knockout competition, with each winner progressing to a semifinal.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
last eight
How to use quarterfinal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
reach the quarterfinal
lose in the quarterfinal
quarterfinal match
quarterfinal stage
It is standard in sports reporting and in any competition organised as a knockout.
Etymology
Quarterfinal is formed by joining quarter and final, reflecting its role as one of the rounds leading up to the final.
Full origin of quarterfinal →Frequently asked questions
What does quarterfinal mean?
A quarterfinal is one of the matches or rounds in a knockout competition that narrows the field down to the semifinalists.
How many quarterfinals are there in a typical tournament?
There are usually four quarterfinal matches, and their winners advance to the two semifinals.
Is quarterfinal one word or two?
It is commonly written as one word, quarterfinal, though quarter final and quarter-final also appear.
