matchmaker

noun

match·​mak·​er ˈmach-ˌmā-kər 

: 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 

noun

Examples of matchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At times, Epstein served as a matchmaker, brokering introductions between influential people, the messages show. —Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025

Joe will be picked up with his matchmaker, Amy, on the dock — and the eligible ladies will be tendered later in the afternoon. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025

While speaking with Fox News Digital, celebrity matchmaker and relationship expert Alessandra Conti shared her thoughts on Aniston's choice to date a non-celebrity after her series of famous exes. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025

Dakota Johnson plays a New York City matchmaker who attends a client's wedding, only to run into both her ex and a charming, persistent new man. —PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for matchmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker
• printmaker

Kids Definition

matchmaker

noun

match·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər 

: one that arranges marriages

matchmaking

-kiŋ 

noun