Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sparring-match

noun

/ˈspärɪŋ mætʃ/

Definition

A practice fight or competition where two individuals engage in controlled combat.

Examples

During the sparring-match, both fighters focused on perfecting their techniques.
The coach set up a sparring-match to prepare the team for the upcoming tournament.
He enjoyed the friendly competition of a sparring-match with his training partner.

Meaning

Sparring matches are typically held in martial arts or boxing to help participants improve their skills without the intent to seriously harm each other.