rematch

noun

re·​match ˈrē-ˌmach How to pronounce rematch (audio) (ˌ)rē-ˈmach How to pronounce rematch (audio)
: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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Especially if there’s a big sporting event — for instance, the first night of the convention coincides with the NFL season opener, a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 This marks only the second time since 1970 that the NFL season is beginning with a Super Bowl rematch. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Muhammad Ali reclaimed the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time, a first in professional boxing history, by defeating Leon Spinks in a rematch at the Louisiana Superdome. — USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Plans could very well change for this year’s show but if the event were to begin tomorrow Roman Reigns would battle CM Punk in a WrestleMania 42 rematch for the men and Liv Morgan would take on Chelsea Green for the women. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rematch

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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
re·​match (ˈ)rē-ˈmach How to pronounce rematch (audio) ˈrē-ˌmach How to pronounce rematch (audio)
: a second meeting between the same contestants
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