outmatch

verb

out·​match ˌau̇t-ˈmach How to pronounce outmatch (audio)
outmatched; outmatching; outmatches

transitive verb

: to prove superior to : outdo

Examples of outmatch in a Sentence

believes Secretariat would outmatch any other horse in racing history
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Ohio was outmatched by a bigger, stronger and more athletic Ohio State defense, but defensive coordinator Matt Patricia put together a strong game plan, and the defensive line plus linebacker Arvell Reese executed it to perfection. Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 RoboSense’s Airy, a close rival, delivers similar performance but is slightly outmatched by the JT. Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025 Running back Rashad Amos provided a spark with 69 rushing yards, and wide receiver Javon Robinson caught a 52-yard touchdown pass, but the Panthers were outmatched across the board and must regroup quickly. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025 Despite the decline in the overall immigrant population, the United States continues to have more immigrants than any other country, but it is outmatched by several other countries that have higher proportions of immigrants in their populations. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outmatch

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outmatch was in 1593

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outmatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outmatch. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!