rematch

noun

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web President Biden will address the graduating class of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, on Saturday, delivering a commencement speech at a moment of military upheaval abroad, university protests at home and a looming White House rematch with former President Donald J. Trump. Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 25 May 2024 Calvin Christian beat Liberty Charter, then had one-run decisions over Borrego Springs and Liberty Charter in a rematch. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rematch 

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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 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

rematch

noun
: a second meeting between the same contestants

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