Match / maet /n 1 [c] a game or sports event where teams or people compete : a football match - see RECREATION (USAGE), TENNIS (USAGE) 2 [s (for)] a person who is equal to or better than another in strength, ability, etc. : I'm no match for her when it comes to arithmetic /He was very good at tennis, but he met his match (= was beaten) when he played the champion.