matches
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈmætʃəz// UK //mˈætʃɪz// match·es
n. small wooden or cardboard sticks used to start a fire. You rub the tip against a rough surface to make a flame.
n. short, slender pieces of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical substance that ignites by friction.
He struck one of the matches to light the candle.
Keep the box of matches in a dry place so they are easy to light when you go camping.
Despite the damp conditions in the forest, she managed to strike several matches in quick succession until the kindling finally caught fire.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form 'matches' when referring to the contents of a box.