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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

match

/mætʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does match mean?

noun, verb

A small stick of combustible material used to produce fire by friction, typically made of wood, paper, or a similar material. To be equal or corresponding in size, amount, or degree.

Example

"She struck a match to light the candles. The two teams were evenly matched."

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