matchup

noun

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

Examples of matchup in a Sentence

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Over their past four matchups, dating back to March, the team is just 1-3 with at least two goals allowed in each game. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Georgia is about to host its first ever World Cup matches, pick Republican candidates for marquee midterm matchups and kick off a special legislative session that could fundamentally alter the state’s political power — all in the same week. Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 Eldridge’s matchup doesn’t immediately stand out as a plus. Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The Knicks defeated the Spurs 107-106 in the last matchup on Thursday. ABC News, 12 June 2026 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

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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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