quarterfinalists
/ˌkwɔːrtərˈfaɪnəlɪsts/
NOUN
1. Participants in a quarterfinal
People, players, or teams that compete in the quarterfinal stage of a tournament or competition.
1.1. Sports tournament participants
Refers to athletes, players, or teams that reach and compete in the quarterfinal round of a sports tournament, typically consisting of the final eight competitors.
Synonyms
- quarter-finalists
- quarter finalists
- last-eight competitors
- last-eight participants
Antonyms
- losers
- eliminated competitors
Examples
- The eight quarterfinalists prepared for their matches after the group stage ended.
- The tournament quarterfinalists included several top-ranked international teams.
Related Words
- competitors
- contenders
- contestants
- semifinalists
- finalists
- tournament entrants
1.2. Participants in non-sporting competitions
Refers to individuals or teams that advance to the quarterfinal stage of competitions such as debating, quizzes, music contests, and talent shows.
Synonyms
- quarter-finalists
- quarter finalists
- last-eight competitors
- last-eight contestants
Antonyms
- losers
- eliminated contestants
Examples
- The debate quarterfinalists were announced after a series of regional qualifying rounds.
- All quarterfinalists in the singing competition received invitations to the next event.
Related Words
- participants
- contestants
- competitors
- semifinalists
- finalists