matchmaker

noun

match·​mak·​er ˈmach-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce matchmaker (audio)
: one that arranges a match
especially : one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
matchmaking noun

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There's a good chance the UFC matchmakers will walk away from tonight's UFC 307 fight card knowing who will next compete for the UFC women's bantamweight title. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 The couple first met in 2022, after a few of their mutual friends played matchmaker. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024 Jan reportedly met with a matchmaker who arranged a first meeting between Haidari and Halimi in June 2019. Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024 However, an impressive victory over the fighter who many think should be the next title challenger will mean something to the UFC matchmakers. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for matchmaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matchmaker was in 1638

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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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matchmaker

noun
match·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce matchmaker (audio)
: one that arranges marriages
matchmaking noun

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