Finale

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /fɪˈnɑː.li/
• US IPA: /fɨˈnæl.i/

Origin

From Italian finale ("end"), from Late Latin finalis, from Latin finis

Full definition of finale

Noun

1. The grand end of something, especially a show or piece of music.
• 2011, October 29, Phil McNulty, Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal, Andre Santos equalised and the outstanding Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead for the first time before Juan Mata's spectacular strike set up the finale for an enthralling encounter.
2. (narratology) The chronological conclusion of a series of narrative works.

Antonyms

• premiere