rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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Little Rock, which defeated Jacksonville State 6-4 on Saturday, could have lost in the rematch on Sunday to set up a Game 7 situation, given the Trojans entered the contest without a loss, but handled business 6-3 to advance to the Super Regional for the first time in program history. Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Monday’s rematch wasn’t as smooth for the right hander. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 The Trojans wasted no time jumping on the Bobcats in the rematch. Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Her victory sparked enough debate to prompt a special rematch, which runner-up John O'Hurley ultimately won. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 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

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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