matching

adjective

match·​ing ˈma-chiŋ How to pronounce matching (audio)
1
of two or more things
a
: going together well : suitably paired or used together
matching colors
… a formfitting navy Armani suit and matching pumps …Leslie Bennetts
b
: having the same appearance, design, etc.
In their matching yellow jumpsuits and white T-shirts they looked like gateposts marking the entrance to the house.Ann M. Martin
Meanwhile, over the past few months, Kylie Jenner and Pia Mia have been sighted in matching outfits on more than one occasion while shopping and lunching in LA.Erika Stalder
2
: forming part of a pair or set
searched the clean laundry for a matching sock
3
: equal in amount
made matching contributions
especially : equal in amount to money obtained from another source
… a proposal that he has sponsored in the legislature would provide $25-50 million in matching funds for biotechnology research and development to companies choosing Louisiana as their base. Stephen Budiansky

Examples of matching in a Sentence

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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Tucker, meanwhile, sported gray, slim-fitting dress pants with a matching plaid jacket and a classic white button-down shirt underneath. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 The set includes a matching pizza cutter and cashmere storage sack with leather drawstring and a kit for caring for and cleaning the wood (two cashmere cloths and a small bottle of olive oil). Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 The royal’s look included black jogger pants, a white T-shirt with a red logo and a matching red windbreaker with white emblems for the charity embossed on the breast and sleeve. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 The actress paired the look with a matching pink headband, pink high-heeled shoes, a simple necklace and a single ring. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for matching 

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of matching was in 1630

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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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