Meaning of the word matchup in English

What does matchup mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

matchup

US /ˈmætʃ.ʌp/
UK /ˈmætʃ.ʌp/
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Noun

1.

a competition or contest between two individuals or teams

Example:
The boxing matchup between the two champions was highly anticipated.
It's a tough matchup for our team against the league leaders.
2.

a pairing of two things or people that are well-suited or complementary

Example:
Their skills make for a perfect matchup in the debate.
The director looked for a good actor-actress matchup for the romantic lead roles.