rematch

American  

[ree-mach, ree-mach, ree-mach] / riˈmætʃ, ˈriˌmætʃ, ˈriˌmætʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to match again; duplicate.

   an attempt to rematch a shade of green paint.

2. to schedule a second match for or between.

   to rematch the winners in each soccer league.

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noun

1. a second match between teams, challengers, etc.; return match.

rematch British  

noun

1. sport a second or return match between contestants

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verb

1. (tr) to match (two contestants) again

Etymology

Origin of rematch

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + match ²

Example Sentences

Now the TikTok countdown is on before final exams in Phoenix, where redemption and legacy and a rematch await with either winner of the No. 1 Texas vs.

From Los Angeles Times

England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.

From BBC

A win in that game would set up a rematch in Columbia with No. 1-seed South Carolina, who beat the Trojans handily when they met in November.

From Los Angeles Times

By earning the No. 1 overall seed, the Bruins would have a smoother ride to the finals, where a UConn rematch for the national championship seems destined.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, retirement is relegated to the rear view and a rematch Sept. 19 at the Las Vegas Sphere will be streamed live on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times