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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The Green Bay Packers have suffered yet another injury during their Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 What stood out from their first playoff matchup and how might that move forward into their upcoming contest? Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025 Baltimore Sun reporters Brian Wacker, Childs Walker and Sam Cohn answer questions about the Ravens’ divisional round matchup against Buffalo. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025 Matt Jones and Anthony Kristensen review Arkansas' loss to Florida and preview Tuesday nights matchup against LSU. Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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