match point

match point

noun

Definition of MATCH POINT

: a situation (as in tennis) in which one player or side will win the match by winning the next point; also : the point itself

Examples of MATCH POINT

1. He won with an ace on his second match point.
2. He won with an ace on match point.

First Known Use of MATCH POINT

1921

Rhymes with MATCH POINT

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