Finale
/fɪˈnɑːli/
Definitions
The concluding part of a performance, event, or series.
/fɪˈnɑːli/
The concluding part of a performance or event.
The fireworks display was the perfect finale to the Fourth of July celebration.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a movie. The finale is like the *very last scene*, when everything is wrapped up. It's the big finish, like the last song at a concert or the last episode of your favorite show.
👶 For kids: The end of something special, like the last song at a party or the last part of a show.
More Examples
The singer's powerful performance was the finale of the evening's entertainment.
After weeks of competition, the marathon's finale took place in the city center.
How It's Used
"The orchestra played a grand finale to end the concert."
"The championship game was the exciting finale of the season."
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Idioms & expressions
Grand finale
A spectacular and impressive ending.
"The fireworks show was a grand finale to the festival."
From Italian *finale*, meaning "end", ultimately from Latin *finis* ("end, limit").
The word 'finale' has been used in English since the late 18th century, initially referring to the concluding part of musical compositions and performances.
Memory tip
Think of the *final* part – it's the *finale*!
Word Origin
"end"