noun
- the last examinations of an academic term or course
- the last and deciding games or matches in a sports competition
Usage: plural form
Usage: plural form; sports
Examples
- She studied all night for her finals.
- Finals week is always stressful for college students.
- The basketball team made it to the finals.
- They won the championship in the finals.
- I have three finals scheduled for next week.
- The tennis finals will be played on Sunday.
- Most students go home after finals are over.