finale
/fɪˈnɑːli
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: finales
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The chronological conclusion of a series of narrative works.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “finale” mean?
The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.
Is “finale” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.