matchup

noun

match·​up ˈmach-ˌəp How to pronounce matchup (audio)

Examples of matchup in a Sentence

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, get an opening matchup with Chile, who failed to qualify the last time around during CONMEBOL. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 Though the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks wouldn’t begin for another two hours, these Doyer diehards made their way to Chavez Ravine early to catch the pre-game festivities. Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 Carrington's post came one day after the Wings’ matchup against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025 Prior to Tuesday’s matchup, manager Matt Quatraro announced that left-hander Cole Ragans will start in Thursday’s series finale at Busch Stadium. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for matchup

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matchup was in 1959

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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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