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Definition of matchpoint

matchpoint

/ˈmætʃ.pɔɪnt/
match · point
Plural:matchpoints
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matchpoint Lexical Profile

matchpoint Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In tennis, volleyball, and similar sports, the state of a game when one side needs only one more point to win the entire match, or the final point itself.

Example

"She saved a nervous matchpoint in the second set before rallying to win the tournament."

2

In duplicate bridge, a unit of scoring awarded to a pair for each other pair whose score they beat or tie on a given board.

Example

"Overtricking in four spades earned the pair a crucial extra matchpoint on the final board of the session."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In duplicate bridge, the solid compound "matchpoint" is standard, whereas in racket sports like tennis and volleyball, the open two-word form "match point" is strongly preferred.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matchpoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matchpoint
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