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

"It could be worse. A great man called Chuck Wepner fought a bear. The fight was so good with the bear they had a rematch!" he added.

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Benn silenced his doubters by winning the rematch and he will have plenty more waiting in the wings to make a case for why he cannot win a world title.

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Despite floating the idea of a potential retirement this week, Eubank said before the fight that he will not be putting his gloves up after the rematch.

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BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their rematch predictions.

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In a BBC film released this week, Eubank Jr confirmed his father would be at the rematch but he was not expected to be present at the news conference.

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