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

This year’s National League Championship Series (NLCS) rematch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers holds heavy stakes – for the two teams, and potentially the future of MLB. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

The race for the 85th District, which covers much of Will County, is a rematch from 2024. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Monday’s game was an instant classic, and a similar rematch would make for a fantastic Super Bowl. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

One major difference in this rematch is that the Brewers have Mitchell in the lineup. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 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