A rematch is a second game that is played between two people or teams, for example because their first match was a draw or because there was a dispute about some aspect of it.
[mainly British]
Duff said he would be demanding a rematch.
2. countable noun
A rematch is a second game or contest between two people or teams who have already faced each other.
[mainly US]
Stanford will face UCLA in a rematch.
The debate this week was a rematch of last year's.
regional note: in BRIT, usually use return match
rematch in British English
noun (ˈriːˌmætʃ)
1. sport
a second or return match between contestants
verb (riːˈmætʃ)
2. (transitive)
to match (two contestants) again
Examples of 'rematch' in a sentence
rematch
If he wants the rematch, he can have it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Of course I want a rematch.
The Sun (2016)
And they like to see this game as one more stop on their journey rather than a rematch of last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I expect him to win the rematch.
The Sun (2013)
Everyone will want a rematch.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I was victorious and if he wants a rematch, he can get one.
The Sun (2011)
He beat me so I want a rematch.
The Sun (2014)
I definitely want a rematch.
The Sun (2008)
He didn't want to talk rematch, he wanted to play the field and seek out the highest bidder.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That's why I want the rematch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I want a rematch and next time I will knock him out.
The Sun (2006)
In other languages
rematch
British English: rematch NOUN
A rematch is a second game that is played between two people or teams.