penultima in a sentence

Definition

Penultimate: adjective describing something that is second to last in a sequence or order.

The penultimate chapter of the book revealed the protagonist's true identity.
She decided to wear her penultimate dress for the formal event, saving her favorite for last.
In linguistics, the penultimate syllable often carries the primary stress in certain languages.
The team's penultimate match of the season determined whether they would qualify for the playoffs.
After months of preparation, the penultimate step in the project was finally underway.