noun
Uncommon
finalist
Finalist (noun) means a competitor who has reached the final round of a contest. Example: “She became a finalist in the national spelling bee.”
noun
1
A competitor who has reached the final round of a contest.
"She became a finalist in the national spelling bee."
How to use finalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who has made it to the last round of a competition, whether or not they go on to win.
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Word forms
- Plural
- finalists
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She became a _____ in the national spelling bee.
Etymology
Formed from final plus the suffix -ist.
Rhymes for finalist
realist
vocalist
idealist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
naturalist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “finalist” mean?
The word “finalist” means a competitor who has reached the final round of a contest. In plain terms, someone who has made it to the last round of a competition, whether or not they go on to win.
How do you use “finalist” in a sentence?
Here is “finalist” used in a sentence: “She became a finalist in the national spelling bee.”
What part of speech is “finalist”?
“Finalist” is a noun.
Is “finalist” a common word?
“Finalist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
