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 rom-com Materialists threw a matchmaker into a love triangle with a perfect-on-paper rich guy and the broke schlub who was her true soulmate. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

Dondi watched her group of matchmakers ebb, with some volunteers going back to their lives. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Kessler’s mother Andrea played matchmaker two years ago, taking a photo of Stockard during an Auburn basketball game and sending it to her son. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Matilda reportedly played matchmaker for the couple, who have now welcomed three kids together, including their son Hart, a baby born in 2022, and another baby who arrived in 2025. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 July 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