matchmaker
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match·mak·er

noun \-ˌmā-kər\

Definition of MATCHMAKER

: one that arranges a match; especially : one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
match·mak·ing \-kiŋ\ noun

First Known Use of MATCHMAKER

1638

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