Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

elite eight

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables: elite eight
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The eight teams participating in the regional finals of the NCAA Division I tournament, one of whom will become the national champion.

American usage; Informal

name

The round of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament where all but 8 teams have been eliminated.

American usage; Informal

name

The eight teams that advance to the site of the final rounds of the NCAA Division II tournament, one of whom will become the national champion.

American usage; Informal

name

An appearance in the Elite Eight, whether in Division I or II.

American usage; Informal

Usage

American usage
Informal

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Sports.

Phrases

March Madness Sweet Sixteen Final Four

Frequently Paired Words

March Madness Sweet Sixteen Final Four

Questions

What does elite eight mean?: The eight teams participating in the regional finals of the NCAA Division I tournament, one of whom will become the national champion.

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