matchup

noun

match·​up ˈmach-ˌəp How to pronounce matchup (audio)

Examples of matchup in a Sentence

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Both defenses are stepping up after these teams combined for 79 points in their first matchup, which is the highest scoring game in the NFL so far this season. NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 Baltimore is set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers next in two big divisional matchups. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The winner of the Jones vs. Miocic matchup could face interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall in their next outing. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 In the absence of a competing coast-to-coast matchup on CBS, the Sept. 8 Cowboys-Browns opener scared up 23.93 million viewers, up 47% versus the year-ago Packers-Bears broadcast, which averaged 16.27 million viewers opposite CBS’s Eagles-Patriots opener (21.35 million). Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for matchup 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matchup was in 1959

Dictionary Entries Near matchup

Cite this Entry

“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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!