"Final Four" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Final Fours [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Final Four}} Final Four (plural Final Fours)
  1. (basketball, US, informal) The four regional champions of the NCAA Division I tournament, one of whom will become the national champion. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-Final_Four-en-noun-VIr8ZfvY Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 21 26 17 13 Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (basketball, US, informal) The final two rounds of the NCAA Division I tournament. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-Final_Four-en-noun-hbE-rPtC Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 21 26 17 13 Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  3. (basketball, US, informal) An appearance in the Final Four. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): Basketball, College sports, Four Related terms: Elite Eight, March Madness, Sweet Sixteen, Frozen Four
    Sense id: en-Final_Four-en-noun-C2EpLkGN Disambiguation of College sports: 18 17 35 17 14 Disambiguation of Four: 18 11 49 15 8 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 21 26 17 13 Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  4. (basketball, Europe) The final round of the continent-wide Euroleague club basketball competition, featuring four teams with one becoming champion. Tags: Europe Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-Final_Four-en-noun-sC0L6~1q Categories (other): European English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 21 26 17 13 Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  5. (sports, Philippines, informal) The semifinal round, or an appearance in it generally. Tags: Philippines, informal Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-Final_Four-en-noun-HKZMifET Categories (other): Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 21 26 17 13 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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