Finale

/fɪˈnɑːli/

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Definitions

1

The concluding part of a performance, event, or series.

/fɪˈnɑːli/

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Event

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

2

The singer's powerful performance was the finale of the evening's entertainment.

3

After weeks of competition, the marathon's finale took place in the city center.

How It's Used

Performing Arts

"The orchestra played a grand finale to end the concert."

Sports

"The championship game was the exciting finale of the season."

Synonyms & Antonyms

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

LanguageItalian
Original meaning

"end"

grand finalespectacular finaleconcert finaleopera finale

Common misspellings

finallefinaly

Usage

40%Spoken
60%Written