What does SEMIS mean?

semis

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• Short for "semi-trailer", a type of truck that has a trailer with no front wheels, which is attached to the back of a tractor.
• Short for "semifinal", a round of a competition that takes place before the final.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɛm.i/
• UK: /ˈsɛm.i/

4. Origin and Usage:

The term "semis" originated as a shortened form of "semi-trailer", which has been in use since the early 1900s. The term "semifinal" has been in use since the late 1800s, and "semis" has been used as an abbreviation for it since at least the mid-1900s. "Semis" is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to both "semi-trailers" and "semifinals".

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• items
• mises
• seism
• smite
• times

7. Example Sentences:

• The semis were carrying a load of construction materials.
• The tennis player won both of his semis matches to advance to the final.