1. things that are second to last in a series or sequence

1. being second to last in a series or sequence

Examples

• The penultimates in the race were determined after the final lap.
• She finished in the penultimate position, just before the winner.
• The penultimates of the alphabet are Y and Z.
• In the penultimate chapter, the mystery begins to unravel.
• The penultimates on the list need to be reviewed before the final decision.
• He scored in the penultimate minute of the game.