rematch

noun

re·​match ˈrē-ˌmach  (ˌ)rē-ˈmach 

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bradley and McGinn are running in a rematch of their 2024 clash that was decided by only about 200 votes. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

The Padres dominated the opener of this rematch of last fall’s Wild Card Series, won by the Cubs in three tight games. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Jones is trying to win a rematch with Tuberville after the Republican ousted him in a 2020 Senate race. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

For example, this season’s kickoff game was a rematch of Super Bowl XL, and also a Mike Bowl, between the Seattle Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald and the New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rematch

• attach
• bycatch
• despatch
• detach
• dispatch
• mismatch
• nuthatch
• potlatch
• bache
• batch
• brach
• catch

Kids Definition

rematch

noun

re·​match (ˈ)rē-ˈmach  ˈrē-ˌmach 

: a second meeting between the same contestants