noun
- a person or team that competes in a semifinal round of a tournament or competition
Examples
- She was a semifinalist in the tennis championship.
- The debate team became semifinalists after winning their regional match.
- All four semifinalists showed exceptional skill during the competition.
- He was disappointed not to advance beyond the semifinalist stage.
- The semifinalists will compete next week for a spot in the finals.
- As a semifinalist, she received a medal and scholarship money.