rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Americans will face Serbia on Thursday at noon PDT in a rematch of a U.S. pool play victory. 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games Most picturesque Olympics ever? Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 The big picture: The independent presidential candidate has struggled to find footing in a race where he was once viewed as a formidable spoiler in a Trump-Biden rematch. Natalie Daher, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024 The Americans won their first two 2024 Olympic contests by 26 over Serbia and by 17 in a rematch over South Sudan. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2024 That win plus two from Friday was enough to propel the Americans into the semifinal play-in game later Saturday, a rematch with China. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rematch 

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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 20 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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