Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quarterfinal match

noun

ˈkwɔːrtərfaɪnl mætʃ

Definition

A quarterfinal match is a contest or game that takes place in the quarterfinal stage of a tournament, where the top eight competitors or teams compete for a place in the semifinals.

Examples

The tennis player won her quarterfinal match and advanced to the semifinals.
In yesterday’s quarterfinal match, the home team triumphed over their rivals.
Fans eagerly anticipated the quarterfinal match between the top two teams.

Meaning

It refers to one of the four matches that occur in the quarterfinals, which is the elimination round that follows the earlier stages of a competition.