Pronunciation: /mætʃt/
noun a person or thing that is similar to another
A1 The socks I bought yesterday are a perfect match for my new shoes.
A2 The colors of the curtains and the carpet are perfectly matched.
B1 The job candidate's skills and experience were a good match for the position.
B2 The team's performance in the final game was a perfect match for their hard work all season.
C1 The painting and the furniture in the room are beautifully matched in style and color.
C2 The wine and cheese pairing was an exquisitely matched combination of flavors.
verb to pair or put together things that are similar or complementary
A1 The socks I wore today matched my shirt perfectly.
A2 She matched her accessories to her dress for the party.
B2 The team's performance matched their coach's high expectations.
C1 The wine and cheese pairing matched beautifully with each other.
C2 The candidate's qualifications matched exactly what the company was looking for.
adjective having the same or similar characteristics
A1 The socks I am wearing today are perfectly matched.
A2 She found a matched set of dishes at the thrift store.
B1 The colors of the curtains and the carpet are perfectly matched.
B2 The couple looked stunning in their perfectly matched outfits.
C1 The flavors in the dish were perfectly matched, creating a delicious meal.
C2 The orchestra played with perfectly matched precision, creating a beautiful symphony.
formal The colors of the curtains perfectly matched the furniture in the room.
informal I finally found shoes that matched my dress for the party.
slang His skills on the basketball court are unmatched by anyone in our neighborhood.
figurative Their personalities matched like two puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together.
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