Pronunciation: /ˈmætʃɪŋ/

Definitions of matching

noun a pair or set of things that are similar or correspond to each other

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a matching set of plates and bowls for my kitchen.

A2 She found a pair of matching shoes to go with her new dress.

B1 The store sells matching curtains and pillows for the living room.

B2 The artist created a series of matching paintings that complement each other.

C1 The designer unveiled a collection of matching outfits for the fashion show.

C2 The interior decorator chose matching furniture pieces to create a cohesive look in the room.

adjective describing something that corresponds or goes together with something else

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a matching set of plates and cups for the party.

A2 She wore a matching scarf and gloves to keep warm in the winter.

B1 The teacher asked the students to find matching pairs of words in the exercise.

B2 The curtains and cushions in the living room are all matching in color.

C1 The detective found a matching fingerprint at the crime scene.

C2 The artist carefully selected matching colors for his latest masterpiece.

Examples of matching in a Sentence

formal The company requires all employees to wear matching uniforms.

informal Let's wear matching outfits to the party tonight!

slang We look so fly with our matching kicks.

figurative Their personalities are like matching puzzle pieces, fitting together perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of matching

past tense

matched

plural

matchings

comparative

more matching

superlative

most matching

present tense

match

future tense

will match

perfect tense

have matched

continuous tense

is matching

singular

matching

positive degree

matching

infinitive

to match

gerund

matching

participle

matched

Origin and Evolution of matching

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'matching' originated from the Old French word 'macheoir' meaning 'to pair together'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'matching' has evolved to encompass not just pairing items together, but also to denote similarity or correspondence between different elements.