rematch

noun

re·​match ˈrē-ˌmach  (ˌ)rē-ˈmach 

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The primary is a rematch of 2024 when Shah won the nomination and went on the lose to Schweikert in 2024. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

His first assignment in the country was Joshua’s December 2019 rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in Diriyah. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Tszyu has won two straight since the Fundora rematch, most recently a decision over Denis Nurja in April. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

These rematches typically occur when candidates fail to hit the vote threshold required to win seats outright. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rematch

• attach
• bycatch
• despatch
• detach
• dispatch
• mismatch
• nuthatch
• potlatch
• bache
• batch
• brach
• catch

Kids Definition

rematch

noun

re·​match (ˈ)rē-ˈmach  ˈrē-ˌmach 

: a second meeting between the same contestants