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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Stalwarts Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro were also unavailable for the Celtics matchup. Sam Allard, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 The matchups will stream live on Peacock, with encore presentations set to air on the NBC broadcast network. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 The matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans is the second of the slate, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. ET. Justin Curto, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024 Expect Denver to carry that aggression over to Sunday’s matchup against Atlanta. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for matchup 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Nov. 2024.

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