prizefight

noun

prize·​fight ˈprīz-ˌfīt 

: a professional boxing match

Examples of prizefight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taking a step back from the glitz and glamour of a Las Vegas prizefight streamed globally on Netflix, and Saturday emerges as the latest twist for a sport that, for the last two years, has felt as though it is built upon shifting sands. —Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

Volatility spiked, headlines swirled, and the bulls and bears slugged it out in a market that’s starting to feel more like a prizefight than a leisurely bull run. —Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024

The prizefight was postponed due to Tyson’s medical issues. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "public sporting contest between two opponents," from prise, price, prize "sporting contest usually between two opponents, as a fencing or wrestling match" + fight entry 2, after prizefighter

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prizefight

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Kids Definition

prizefight

noun

prize·​fight ˈprīz-ˌfīt 

: a contest between professional boxers for pay

prizefighter

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prizefighting

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