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

For example, the Mia AI matchmaker offers custom connections on your behalf. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

Broder, a career-long agent of both Lorre and Burrows, likely played a matchmaker, pairing his two signature clients together in 1997, when Burrows directed the pilot for Lorre’s ABC comedy Dharma & Greg. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 July 2026

My daughter just told me she’s spent thousands of dollars on a matchmaker to help her with her love life. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

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

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