rematch

[ree-mach, ree-mach, ree-mach]

verb (used with object)

1. to match again; duplicate.

   an attempt to rematch a shade of green paint.

2. to schedule a second match for or between.

   to rematch the winners in each soccer league.

noun

1. a second match between teams, challengers, etc.; return match.

rematch

noun

1. sport a second or return match between contestants

verb

1. (tr) to match (two contestants) again

Word History and Origins

Origin of rematch¹

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + match ²

Example Sentences

Hardy said Hughes will need to be busier if he wants to be victorious in the rematch.

From BBC

Cameron, who has won 21 of her 22 professional fights since turning pro in 2017, handed Taylor her first career defeat in May 2023 to become undisputed champion, before losing the rematch six months later.

From BBC

Not only that, but they handed Kansas City an unimaginably long flight home to prepare for a Super Bowl rematch with Philadelphia, which they lost.

From Los Angeles Times

But the 28-year-old promised to be less "greedy" in the rematch.

From BBC

When the inevitable rematch was confirmed, Donovan was installed as the favourite.

From BBC