rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

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The Edmonton Oilers likewise waited a year for this Cup Final rematch. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025 The team lost 1-0 in a rematch against the Atlas Lions in the final playoff game, bringing a gut-wrenching campaign to a heartbreaking conclusion. Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 June 2025 The team swept the Eugene Regional, beating Cal Poly 3-2 and Utah Valley 14-4 before taking down Cal Poly 14-0 in the rematch. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 Hunter Dobbins will start Game 2 of this weekend’s rematch with the Yankees, and it’s guaranteed to be interesting for a number of reasons. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rematch

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Jul. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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