matchmaker

noun

match·​mak·​er ˈmach-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce matchmaker (audio)
: one that arranges a match
especially : one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
matchmaking
ˈmach-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce matchmaker (audio)
noun

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Hyrox, which runs fitness competitions that mix running with strength work, is leaning into its role as a potential matchmaker. — Alex Harring,brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Yappy ends up playing the role of matchmaker and new best friend, pulling Billie towards her traveling contractor ex-boyfriend from high school, Hutch (Harding). — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 Anika Rashaun, the Reality TV star who appeared and competed on MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge and later became a professional matchmaker, advice columnist and dating coach, died October 1 of breast cancer. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 The unprecedented co-production between JLA Productions and NHK Enterprises of Japan was made possible thanks to France TV Distribution, which played a key role as a business facilitator and matchmaker in bringing together the two companies. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for matchmaker

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First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matchmaker was in 1638

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matchmaker

noun
match·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce matchmaker (audio)
: one that arranges marriages
matchmaking
-kiŋ How to pronounce matchmaker (audio)
noun
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