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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr to match (two contestants) again
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rematch1

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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