matchmaker

¹

[ mach-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who arranges or tries to arrange marriages by introducing possible mates.
2. a person who arranges matches match for athletic contests, especially prizefights and wrestling matches. match.
3. any person, organization, etc., that brings two parties together, as to effect a sale or other transaction:

   an agent serving as a matchmaker between buyers and sellers.

matchmaker

²

[ mach-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who makes matches match for burning.

matchmaker

¹

/ ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who makes matches (for igniting)

matchmaker

²

/ ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who brings together suitable partners for marriage
2. a person who arranges competitive matches

Derived Forms

• ˈmatchˌmaking, nounadjective
• ˈmatchˌmaking, nounadjective

Other Words From

• matchmaking noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of matchmaker¹

First recorded in 1630–40; match ² + maker

Origin of matchmaker²

First recorded in 1635–45; match ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

“I think we all have a lot of good things to say about our friends,” says Nguyen, adding that she has played matchmaker for Colvin before.

From Los Angeles Times

Lox Club is also getting ready to introduce a matchmaking service powered by artificial intelligence and human matchmakers, which has attracted a wait list of 10,000 people, according to Head of Marketing Samantha Ratiner.

From Los Angeles Times

The matchmakers have advised couples to focus on direct communication, but this can sometimes be challenging, due to the format of the show.

From BBC

So when she was in a case where it was a high-priced matchmaker, she starts talking about her romantic history.

From Los Angeles Times

He laughed and said he would be happy to play matchmaker.

From Los Angeles Times

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