rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After escaping with a two-point victory in their first meeting with Dallas (3-9), the Sun stepped on the gas immediately in the rematch. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024 In addition, state Rep. David Smith, R-Longwood, will have a rematch with his 2022 Democratic opponent Sarah Henry, who lost to Smith by less than 5 points. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee to take on President Joe Biden, a Democrat, in a rematch of the 2020 race. Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024 The Simpsons went for the three-peat the next year, when those two teams returned to the big game, tweaking a few lines to reflect the rematch. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 June 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 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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