Definition
semifinalists
noun
- competitors who have reached the semifinal round of a tournament or competition
Usage: plural form of semifinalist
Examples
- The four semifinalists will compete tomorrow for a spot in the championship game.
- All semifinalists receive a trophy and a cash prize.
- The tennis tournament's semifinalists were announced after yesterday's matches.
- Only two of the eight semifinalists will advance to the final round.
- The debate competition's semifinalists prepared their arguments overnight.
- Semifinalists in the spelling bee studied for hours before the next round.