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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

semifinalist

/sɛmɪˈfaɪnəlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does semifinalist mean?

noun

A person or team that has reached the semifinals of a competition, especially a sports competition. A semifinalist is one of the last few contestants remaining in a competition before the final round.

Example

"The semifinalist in the tennis tournament was exhausted after a long match."

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