rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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The two teams were scheduled to play in a rematch Tuesday in Oak Lawn but the game was postponed by a late afternoon storm that rendered the baseball field unplayable. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 The men were all in on the idea of a rematch. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Fans filled the stadium and shared cheers for New Zealand and Canada during their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup rematch. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026 Minnesota’s 2024 Western Conference semifinals victory over Denver remains fresh in the minds of fans, especially this week ahead of the playoff rematch. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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