head-to-head

[ hed-tuh-hed ]

adjective

1. in direct confrontation, opposition, or competition:

   a head-to-head battle between the two companies.

head-to-head

adjective

1. in direct competition

noun

1. a competition involving two people, teams, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of head-to-head¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

The focus will be on head-to-head competition and not times, so there will be no rabbits or pacing lights.

From Los Angeles Times

After both men had weighed in, Paul crawled across the floor before rising up to Tyson's eyeline for the traditional final head-to-head.

From BBC

Due to the head-to-head tiebreaker, it would need a two-goal win over Croatia at Hampden on Friday and similar in Poland on Monday.

From BBC

Including her in a head-to-head matchup with other candidates felt premature, DiCamillo said, because she was still running for president when the poll was conducted.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans will also be treated to a head-to-head duel between two of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the Southland in Orange Lutheran sophomore Makena Cook and Newport Harbor senior Maia Helmar.

From Los Angeles Times