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

The muon is typically ejected, freeing it to create a new exotic atom and restart the cycle; thus, the muon is acting as a catalyst, a nuclear matchmaker. — George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

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

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