rematch

[ verb ree-mach, ree-mach; noun 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

Connecticut-Rutgers would not only be a rematch of old Big East rivals but also the first pairing of former American Athletic teams in the postseason.

From Washington Post

The Kansas City Chiefs, who beat the Buffalo Bills, 26-17, that same week, are also preparing for a playoff rematch.

From Washington Post

Cox added $1 million to his own exploratory committee as he preps for a potential rematch.

From Voice of San Diego

Donald and friends registered eight sacks during the October meeting with Washington, and a rematch could get Los Angeles off to a strong postseason start.

From Washington Post

With a rematch against Oklahoma looming, let’s first take stock of the historic season unfolding in Ames.

From FiveThirtyEight

As a result, Tisei almost beat Tierney in the Democratic year of 2012 and was primed to win a rematch.

From The Daily Beast

There would have been no rematch, of course, if Pacquiao had won.

From The Daily Beast

Charr allows that the circumstances of his loss still rankles and that he has asked Klitschko for a rematch.

From The Daily Beast

Not that Walton isn't brilliant playing that note…go back and rematch the underrated Perfect Couples as proof.

From The Daily Beast

New Hampshire 2ndCharlie Bass (R) v. Ann McLane Kuster Everyone loves a rematch.

From The Daily Beast

Sammy got his rematch with Hackelberg when the quarterly financials came out.

From Project Gutenberg