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boxes-matches
/ˈmætʃɪz/
[/ˈmætʃɪz/]
plural of match
Beginnernoun
Definition
Matches is the plural of match. It means small sticks for making fire, or sports contests between teams.
Example
They watched two football matches.
They watched two football matches.
Etymology
From Old French 'mesche'; words ending in '-ch' take '-es'.
How & Where It’s Used
Means fire sticks and sports games.