go-between

noun

go-be·​tween ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn 

: an intermediate agent : broker

Synonyms of go-between

• messenger
• courier

Examples of go-between in a Sentence

I won't act as go-between between you and your ex

acted as go-between for the two warring nations during the peace process

Recent Examples on the Web

Where the treasure that is the Divine Comedy gets bartered by wiseguys with Nick as their go-between? — A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026

Testimony during the three-day hearing revealed Gray’s mother, Marcee Gray, helped fuel this obsession and even acted as a go-between to get photos and writings posted to online crime message boards after Gray’s arrest. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Separately, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Roman Abramovich acted as a go-between for messages between Kyiv and Moscow. — ABC News, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for go-between

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene

Kids Definition

go-between

noun

go-be·​tween

ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn

: a person who acts as a messenger or a peacemaker between two persons or groups