matching

adjective

match·​ing ˈma-chiŋ 

1

of two or more things

a

: going together well : suitably paired or used together

matching colors

… a formfitting navy Armani suit and matching pumps …

—Leslie Bennetts

b

: having the same appearance, design, etc.

In their matching yellow jumpsuits and white T-shirts they looked like gateposts marking the entrance to the house.

—Ann M. Martin

Meanwhile, over the past few months, Kylie Jenner and Pia Mia have been sighted in matching outfits on more than one occasion while shopping and lunching in LA.

—Erika Stalder

2

: forming part of a pair or set

searched the clean laundry for a matching sock

3

: equal in amount

made matching contributions

especially : equal in amount to money obtained from another source

… a proposal that he has sponsored in the legislature would provide $25-50 million in matching funds for biotechnology research and development to companies choosing Louisiana as their base.

—Stephen Budiansky

Synonyms of matching

• similar
• comparable
• analogous
• like
• alike
• such
• corresponding

Examples of matching in a Sentence

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

Recent Examples on the Web

The royals are known to coordinate their outfits for group occasions, and the matching blue looks created a cohesive style as the big day began. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025

The royal wore her red heels with a matching cherry red dress. —Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025

This best-selling matching wide-leg lounge set nails that sweet spot between cozy and chic, with a soft half-zip top and flowy drawstring pants that feel like pajamas, but look totally pulled together. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

Byrne wore a white T-shirt under tomato-red overalls; Rodrigo wore tall boots, hot pants, and a matching bra. —Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for matching

• batching
• catching
• hatching
• latching
• patching
• scratching
• snatching
• thatching
• attaching
• despatching
• detaching
• dispatching