quar·ter·final (US) or Brit quar·ter–final /ˌkwoɚtɚˈfaɪnl̟/ noun
plural quar·ter·finals [count] : one of four matches, games, or contests to decide the four people or teams that will continue playing in a competition (such as a tennis tournament)
▪ He lost in the quarterfinal. — often plural ▪ She won in the quarterfinals but lost in the semifinals. — often used before another noun ▪ a quarterfinal match
▪ He lost in the quarterfinal. — often plural ▪ She won in the quarterfinals but lost in the semifinals. — often used before another noun ▪ a quarterfinal match
