rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The rematch could be even better than the first fight. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 In the rematch on Tuesday night, Curry didn’t take long to show there would be no such repeat performance against a seemingly-reeling Grizzlies team that had lost six of its last seven. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025 Their rematch, however, will be the main event, in a test of the interest in global boxing without a Paul-Tyson hook. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025 Saturday’s contest was a rematch of the Feb. 5 matchup between the Kings and Magic, when Zach LaVine made his debut with Sacramento. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rematch

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rematch was in 1941

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

More from Merriam-Webster on rematch

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!