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

In Denver, the housing matchmaker was Sunshine Home Share Colorado, a local nonprofit that Alison Joucovsky, a senior services administrator, founded in 2016 when the problem became urgent. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Let’s play matchmaker and find the best fits for some of the intriguing veteran receivers who remain on the market. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 July 2026

In The Last Person on Earth, Perel and a team of matchmakers will bring together couples who appear to be polar opposites, before embarking on an adventure in one of the world’s most romantic and remote destinations. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2026

The couples are chosen by New York Times bestselling author and couples therapist Esther Perel, along with a team of matchmakers and therapists. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 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