Word
finisher
Phoneticsfin·ish·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪnɪʃɝ/
UK/fˈɪnɪʃɐ/
Countable noun Sports
Definition
n. a person who completes a race or a difficult task. You use this to describe someone who reaches the end, even if they do not win.
n. a competitor who successfully completes a race or sporting event. Often used to distinguish those who reach the finish line from those who drop out or fail to start.
Examples
“Every finisher in the marathon received a medal.”
“The race was so difficult that only half of the participants were recorded as official finishers.”
“While the elite runners took the headlines, the crowd stayed to cheer for the final finisher who crossed the line just before sunset.”
Examples
simple
“Every finisher in the marathon received a medal.”
contextual
“The race was so difficult that only half of the participants were recorded as official finishers.”
complex
“While the elite runners took the headlines, the crowd stayed to cheer for the final finisher who crossed the line just before sunset.”
Usage
Commonly used in endurance sports like marathons, triathlons, or cycling races.
Real-World Examples
“Did Chelsea become bad finishers, was it simply a run of bad luck or was it something else?” “Players and fans of third-place finishers such as Scotland were also forced to hang around for several days before finding out they were, in fact, going home.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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