rematch

American  

[ree-mach, ree-mach, ree-mach] / riˈmætʃ, ˈriˌmætʃ, ˈriˌmætʃ /

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.

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noun

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

rematch British  

noun

1. sport a second or return match between contestants

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of rematch

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

Example Sentences

The interview took place weeks after Crawford confirmed his retirement at age 38, ending speculation over the possibility of a rematch against Álvarez.

From Los Angeles Times

“Good to have another rematch against Dante Moore and a great Oregon team next week,” Mendoza said.

From Los Angeles Times

This was a three-point win by the Panthers when these teams met two weeks ago and figures to be just about that close in the rematch.

From Los Angeles Times

He spends much of the rest of the film trying to raise money to pay the fine and attend a rematch, this time in Japan, that won’t even be an official contest.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We've got a rematch. I will get back to work, come back and correct this. Thank you for sticking with me. I will be back."

From BBC