semifinal

American  

[sem-ee-fahyn-l, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈfaɪn l, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the round preceding the final one in a tournament from which losers are eliminated.

2. (in boxing) of or relating to the second most important bout on a card, usually immediately preceding the main bout.

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noun

1. a semifinal contest or round.

2. (in boxing) the second most important bout on a card.

semifinal British  

/ ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəl /

noun

1. 1. the round before the final in a competition

   2. ( as modifier )

      the semifinal draw

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Etymology

Origin of semifinal

First recorded in 1880–85; semi- + final

Example Sentences

Cypress 2, Las Vegas Basic Academy 0: Drew Slevcove threw the shutout with six strikeouts to send Cypress into the National Classic semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times

The men’s semifinals and final are Saturday and Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

From Los Angeles Times

Arizona will play some night school from Ann Arbor in the other semifinal.

From The Wall Street Journal

And unlike last season, when their program’s Final Four debut ended in a 85-51 national semifinal blowout loss to eventual champion Connecticut, they’re ready for what comes next.

From Los Angeles Times

Suryavanshi made 72, 40, 52 and 30 in the league phase as India qualified for the knockouts, and then climbed into Afghanistan in the semifinal with a 33-ball 68.

From BBC