semifinal

[sem-ee-fahyn-l, sem-ahy-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to the round preceding the final one in a tournament from which losers are eliminated.
(in boxing) of or relating to the second most important bout on a card, usually immediately preceding the main bout.

noun

a semifinal contest or round.
(in boxing) the second most important bout on a card.

semifinal

/ ˌ��ɛ��ɪˈ�ڲ�ɪ��ə�� /

noun

1. the round before the final in a competition
2. ( as modifier )
  the semifinal draw

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Word History and Origins

Origin of semifinal¹

First recorded in 1880–85; semi- + final

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Example Sentences

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He has helped Division 1 champion St. John Bosco move into Thursday’s semifinals of the regional playoffs with a home game against Villa Park.

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This team had two no-hitters in the playoffs and a walk-off hit from Ty Diaz in the semifinals to come away with the first championship in school history.

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Maxwell had an RBI single in the semifinals against Seth Hernandez of Corona.

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Tuesday’s Division 1 baseball semifinals produced a shocker.

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It was the top of the seventh inning, and No. 1 Corona had two runners aboard trying to rally in the Southern Section Division 1 semifinals.

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semievergreen semifinalist

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