Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
title-match
noun
/ˈtaɪ.təl mætʃ/
Definition
A type of contest or game in which a champion title is defended or pursued.
Examples
- The championship title-match attracted thousands of fans.
- After a hard-fought battle, the challenger lost the title-match.
- She trained for months to prepare for the title-match.
Meaning
In sports, particularly in wrestling or boxing, a title-match refers to a bout where a titleholder defends their championship against a challenger, or where two competitors vie for a vacant title.
Synonyms
- championship bout
- title fight
- title contest
