matchup

noun

match·​up ˈmach-ˌəp 

: match entry 1

Synonyms of matchup

• tournament
• game
• competition
• event
• match

Examples of matchup in a Sentence

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream

Recent Examples on the Web

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey, himself a two-time All-Pro, presented Jefferson plenty of challenges in their one-on-one matchups. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The Sparks are 0-2 against Connecticut this season, losing both road matchups. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026

Coming into this game much of the talk was on the matchup between Bueckers and Fever star Caitlin Clark. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

As if the matchup isn’t reason enough to be excited about Lowe’s home run prop, playing in Colorado enhances that excitement. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above