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love match

American

noun

a marriage entered into for love alone.

love match British

noun

a betrothal or marriage based on mutual love rather than any other considerations

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Etymology

Origin of love match

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

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Throughout the tournament, we'll also make it easy to find the experience on our website and app, in live match pages and our sport, football and World Cup indexes.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The Coliseum will host a festival that includes live match broadcasts on big screens, music, cultural programming, interactive experiences and food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Although her grandchildren are big wrestling fans, it was Susie and the group's first time seeing a live match.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Most of the game footage was provided by MLS and IMG, who have partnered to produce the live match and studio programming Apple TV+ streams on MLS Season Pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

"Being at a live match is a sensory experience, from the smell of the turf to the experience of the Welsh fans in full voice singing the national anthem."

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2022

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