finale

Everyday

1. The finale is the last part of a show, concert, piece of music or event, usually the most exciting part. tree →
2. A season finale is the last episode of a TV series' season. tree →

In the lessons

In music lessons, the finale is the last movement of a symphony. At school shows, the whole cast sings in the finale. In everyday life, fireworks are often the grand finale. Phrases: «the grand finale», «season finale», «as a finale».

Examples

• The fireworks were the grand finale of the night. tree →
• Everyone came on stage for the finale. tree →
• The season finale ended with a cliffhanger. tree →
• The orchestra played the finale loudly. tree →
• As a finale, the magician made the rabbit vanish. tree →
• The finale of our school play had a big song. tree →

Note

From Italian. Say «fih-NAH-lee». Trap: do not confuse with «final» (the last game in a competition) or «finally».