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 noun

Examples of matchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The matchmaker's understanding of this person's life, values, and perception of reality is essential for successful communication and understanding. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 The story is familiar: a young girl (Kim Yoo-jung) plays matchmaker for her sick friend (Roh Yoon-seo) by learning everything about her crush (Park Jung-woo). Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2024 In both cases, the story is about a wealthy young woman who plays matchmaker for the people in her life while facing romantic woes of her own. Lia Beck, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024 Nick Viall is teaming up with the ultimate matchmaker, Patti Stanger. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 Feb. 2024 Shannen Doherty has found a matchmaker just in time for Valentine’s Day! Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 Many Swifties have theorized that Sperry and Teller might have played matchmaker in Swift and Kelce’s romance, seeing as the Top Gun: Maverick is good friends with the Kelce brothers. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024 She’s also not deterred by the competition, which includes over 2,000 matchmakers and in-demand dating coaches. Hillary Hoffower, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2024 Some matchmakers require sellers to give them an exclusive time period to find a buyer, which can limit a creditor’s ability to shop a claim around. Matthew Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023

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Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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matchmaker

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

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