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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

matches

/mætʃɪz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does matches mean?

noun, verb

A small stick of combustible material used to produce fire, typically made of wood or paper, and used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or other objects. To ignite or set fire to something.

Example

"She struck a match to light the candles."

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