quarter-finalist

noun

UK/ˌkwɔː.təˈfaɪ.nᵊl.ɪst/

US/ˌkwɔːr.t̬ɚˈfaɪ.nᵊl.ɪst/

Definitions of quarter-finalist noun

Countable
An individual or team that has advanced to the quarter-finals of a competition.
- This year's tennis tournament quarter-finalists include two former champions and several rising stars.
- After a fierce competition, the team became a quarter-finalist in the league.
- As a quarter-finalist, he is very excited about the upcoming match.