rematch

noun

re·​match ˈrē-ˌmach  (ˌ)rē-ˈmach 

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wednesday’s regular-season rematch was a one-off at the New York Mets’ home, with 42,175 fans in attendance. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Playoff rematch Looking to exorcise the demons of last season’s Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens? — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026

If France and Argentina win, Messi and Mbappe meet in New York on Sunday in a dream rematch of the 2022 final with the World Cup and Golden Boot on the line. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

In the Elite Eight, Clark and Reese met for a rematch of the previous year's championship. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rematch

• attach
• bycatch
• despatch
• detach
• dispatch
• mismatch
• nuthatch
• potlatch
• bache
• batch
• brach
• catch

Kids Definition

rematch

noun

re·​match (ˈ)rē-ˈmach  ˈrē-ˌmach 

: a second meeting between the same contestants