rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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In this rematch, Metcalf will return from a knee injury that cost him two games, and the 49ers’ cornerbacks will be led by Lenoir, who saunters in fresh off Wednesday’s contract extension (five years, $92 million). Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 Could the 9-1 ‘Clones beat the Red Hawks in a semifinal rematch? Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024 The evening’s co-main event is a rematch between former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and three-time Bellator titleholder Michael Chandler. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 In a rematch of Super Bowl 54, the Buccaneers take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rematch 

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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