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

The Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys began their matchup earlier Sunday, but the game ran longer than expected and into the time slot originally meant for the VMAs. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026

Miami is 2-2 all time on the road against Clemson, losing in 2022 and 2020 after winning the first two matchups there in 2005 and 2010. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

In the 1984 National League Championship Series, the Cubs routed Tony Gwynn and the Padres in the first two games at Wrigley Field before San Diego rallied to win all three home games at Jack Murphy Stadium and take the best-of-five matchup 3-2. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Nacua is doubtful for this game, a tougher matchup in a venue with a difficult crowd. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above