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

Since then, Askren has regained his ability to walk and his voice, becoming a commentator and matchmaker for RAF. —Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi had two surprising matchmakers, according to a new report. —Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 1 June 2026

But what struck Sodoma most — who calls it a matchmaking event but not herself a matchmaker — wasn’t the wide variety of personalities. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026

The future is one big creators’ hub Daisuke Tanaka, a resident of Woven City, is something like an on-site digital matchmaker for Weavers. —Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 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