finale — the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when it is very exciting or impressive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when it is very exciting or impressive
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪˈnæli/
Example Sentences
- The cooking show's finale featured a dessert that looked better than my entire cooking career.
- Everyone waited for the finale of the drama series with tissues ready.
- The concert finale was so loud that my ears are still recovering three days later.
finale
NOUN[/fɪˈnæli/]
the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when it is very exciting or impressive
The singer delivered a spectacular finale to end the concert.
Fin down the alley for the grand finale!
The finale echoes through the valley!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'finale,' derived from Latin 'finalis' meaning 'of or pertaining to an end,' which comes from 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary.'
Breakdown
fin- (end, from Latin finis) + -ale (adjective suffix, from Latin -alis) = finale (the final part)
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📝Examples
“The cooking show's finale featured a dessert that looked better than my entire cooking career.”
“Everyone waited for the finale of the drama series with tissues ready.”
“The concert finale was so loud that my ears are still recovering three days later.”
“The finale of the competition will determine this year's champion.”
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