matchup

noun

match·​up ˈmach-ˌəp How to pronounce matchup (audio)
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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Gamrot bounced back from that setback with a May decision win in a three-round matchup opposite Ľudovít Klein. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 SkyPicks launches with Major League Baseball games, and fans will be able to predict NFL matchups later this year. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The leagues also have contracts to face off in the Citrus, ReliaQuest and Music City bowls, plus likely CFP matchups. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Reese and Bueckers agreed to a $400 bet ahead of Wednesday's matchup in Arlington. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for matchup

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First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matchup was in 1959

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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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