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

Bugs, with his carrot-chomping patter, naturally brought out the character’s talkative side in their occasional matchups. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

New York was tied for seventh in the league standings with the Dallas Wings going into Thursday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Sparks. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Two games for each team have not been fully scheduled, given that matchups and exact timing will be determined by the outcome of early rounds of the Emirates Cup. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Peacock will carry the matchup as one of only two Nets games currently slated for national television. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above