rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yesterday’s fixture was a rematch of the 2024 Copa America final, when Lionel Messi and Argentina triumphed 1-0 in extra time. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 But rather than a rematch between two candidates who had tussled for more than four years, this is now an eight-week sprint between two people who've never met in-person. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 In what was a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game, Mahomes was his usual brilliant self, providing the poise, accuracy and off-the-cuff plays that have become synonymous with the three-time Super Bowl champion. Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024 Saturday's final will be a rematch of August's final at the Cincinnati Open, which Sabalenka won, 6-3, 7-5. Ayana Archie, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rematch 

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rematch was in 1941

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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