/sem'ee fuyn"l, sem'uy-/ , Sports.
adj.
1. of or pertaining to the round preceding the final one in a tournament from which losers are eliminated.
2. (in boxing) of or pertaining to the second most important bout on a card, usually immediately preceding the main bout.
n.
3. a semifinal contest or round.
4. (in boxing) the second most important bout on a card.
[ 1880-85; SEMI- + FINAL ]