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

In Hinch’s view, many American League teams present more difficult matchups than their records might suggest. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The reason rebounding was a priority in this matchup was due to China’s Han Xu and Zhang Ziyu, who stand at 6-foot-11 and 7-fot-3 respectively. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Georgia Tech kicks off Week 1 of the college football season with Thursday’s matchup at Bobby Dodd Stadium against Colorado. — AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above