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

Among the other distinguished local performers in this musical are the husband-and-wife team of Robert Faires as the butcher Lazar Wolf and Barbara Chisholm as matchmaker Yente. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026

Everyone's favorite gossip, Adjoa Andoh will return as Lady Danbury, the town's societal matron and unofficial matchmaker. —Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

The news was first reported by Matthew Hertz, CEO and founder of Third Person, a matchmaker for 3PLs and e-commerce brands, on LinkedIn. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026

Guests will be able to ask Cupid for advice, or try to get on the good side of the festival’s official matchmaker-in-residence. —Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 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