rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

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This is the ninth different set of teams to have a Super Bowl rematch, and the fourth rematch that has happened within a five-year span. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 Sierra Canyon’s win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame at Intuit Dome on Saturday makes the Trailblazers the No. 2 seed for this week’s Mission League tournament and a likely rematch against Notre Dame on Tuesday at home. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025 With both teams heading in opposite directions, this season-series rematch could be a big momentum shift for either squad. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Next up for the Gaels is a Thursday night rematch at USF. Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rematch 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rematch was in 1941

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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