rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

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The Eagles, compared to the Chiefs, still have more high-end talent, raising the question why oddmakers now favor Philadelphia by just 1 1/2 points in Sunday’s rematch. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025 Game of the Week A Week 2 Super Bowl rematch at Arrowhead. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025 So in this more cosmic sense, anyway, the Chiefs on Sunday hardly must beat visiting Philadelphia in a rematch of the humbling 40-22 TKO the Eagles administered in Super Bowl LIX. Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 Next up for the Chiefs will be a Super Bowl rematch at home in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rematch

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rematch was in 1941

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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