finale

noun

fi·​na·​le fə-ˈna-lē How to pronounce finale (audio) fi-ˈnä- How to pronounce finale (audio)
: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale

Examples of finale in a Sentence

She sung a very difficult song for the finale. the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
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The following three episodes will lead directly into Super Wild Card, Divisional and Conference Championship weekends, while the finale will air ahead of the Pro Bowl Games, just nine days prior to Super Bowl LIX. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024 The season ends with part two of the finale Wednesday, Nov. 13. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024 Multiple resuscitation attempts are unsuccessful, with the girl’s fate among two major cliffhangers in the finale. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024 The opening installment will immediately follow the season seven finale of Outlander. Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finale 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, noun derivative of finale, adjective, "last, final entry 1," going back to Latin fīnālis

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finale was in 1774

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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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finale

noun
fi·​na·​le fə-ˈnal-ē How to pronounce finale (audio) fi-ˈnäl- How to pronounce finale (audio)
: the close or end of something (as a musical work)

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