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

In the evening’s main event, McGregor faces ex-UFC featherweight titleholder Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 bout at 145 pounds. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

This is a rematch of a 2022 semifinal, which was comfortably won by France. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

So Monday night could potentially bring a rematch of Schwarber versus Harper in front of a raucous Citizens Bank Park crowd. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Colombia’s loss denied fans in Kansas City the opportunity to see a rematch of the 2024 Copa America final, which Argentina won 1-0 in extra time in Miami. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 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