matchup

/ˈmætʃˌʌp/
noun
  1. A contest or competition between two people or teams, especially in sports.
    • Fans are looking forward to the matchup of the star players.
    • The championship matchup between the two top teams was exciting.
    • The tournament schedule includes a tough matchup for the defending champions.
  2. A pairing or combination of two things that go well together.
    • Their skills created a great matchup for the project.
    • The designer found an ideal matchup of colors for the room.
    • The red wine and cheese was a perfect matchup.
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