finale

4 definitions • 9 examples

the last part of a musical or theatre performance or a film, especially when this is very exciting or emotional:

grand finale All the dancers come on stage during the grand finale.

In summer, outdoor concerts, frequently with firework finales, take place in the gardens.

The film grips you from its opening scenes to its tense finale.

the last episode (= part) of a particular series of a TV programme, or the last ever episode of the programme:

More than 52 million people watched the "Friends" finale.

season finale mainly US He announced his departure on Saturday Night Live's season finale.

series finale I thought the series finale was a big disappointment.

something that provides a very exciting or emotional ending to something:

The match had a thrilling finale when, with only seconds to go, the home team scored again.

finale to What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture?

the last part of something, esp. a musical or theater performance:

a grand finale