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

In a rematch of last year's National League Championship Series, the comeback victory kept NL Central-leading Milwaukee (75-47) two games ahead of NL West-leading Los Angeles (73-49), which had won four of five after a seven-game skid. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Ricochet says the current Trios Champions stole the belts from them and demands a rematch before telling Strickland to leave the arena. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The Knicks will also play in an NBA Finals rematch at Madison Square Garden against the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Rematch between Bradley, McGinn Southeast Mecklenburg is also home to a competitive state Senate race in District 42, a rematch between incumbent Democrat Woodson Bradley and Republican Stacie McGinn. — Mary Ramsey august 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 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