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

Schwarber has the best matchup against a starting pitcher on today’s MLB slate to hit a home run. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Leite made 5 of 12 shots with two 3-pointers and 15 of 17 free throws for Portland (11-19), which beat the Tempo 99-80 in Toronto on May 23 in the first matchup between the expansion teams. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Teams are typically made up of three to seven players per side, with 5-on-5 matchups considered the standard. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Jones has won the last four matchups between the two teams, the last one being a 32-26 victory in a 2020 non-district game. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above