matchmaker

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

matchmaking

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: the action of bringing about a marriage especially by scheming

2

: the action of arranging or promoting sports matches

Examples of matchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Keiser, who runs a consulting firm called Wild Oat Hollow, would play the role of matchmaker—setting up the homeowners with farm animals that could graze their lands. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

During their meeting, the matchmaker appeared to have done little research into his background. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

College football matchmaker Dave Brown, founder of the Gridiron scheduling software firm, said economics win out in scheduling. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Jo Malone clients can book in-store consultations or consult the brand’s AI Scent Advisor to play matchmaker. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

match entry 1 + making, gerund of make entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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