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semifinal
[sem-ee-fahyn-l, sem-ahy-]
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
/ ˌɛɪˈڲɪə /
noun
the round before the final in a competition
( as modifier )
the semifinal draw
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of semifinal1
Example Sentences
Djokovic exited in the semifinals at all three Slams this season, including quitting after a set against Alexander Zverev because of an injured hamstring at the Australian Open.
Christian Pulisic was supposed to be in St. Louis on Tuesday, preparing to play in the national soccer team’s Gold Cup semifinal with Guatemala.
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.
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.
Maxwell had an RBI single in the semifinals against Seth Hernandez of Corona.
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