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 Bay Area’s soccer capital drew 14,000 fans to San Pedro Square for the July 19 final matchup. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Bauers can take advantage of the drool-inducing matchup and hit a home run at nifty +364 odds. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

At 6-foot-2, 204 pounds, Brown carries a wide frame that put him in favorable matchups during the offseason program. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Phase One of the competition will include 54 interleague matchups over nine days, ending on August 13. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above