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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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 Both of them are in their late thirties and the matchmakers have a lot of confidence that this couple will last—and fans do too! Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2024 Perhaps the matchmakers will look to one of the fighters who recently earned contracts with the UFC from Season 8 of DWCS. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The three intersecting narratives are connected by the legend of the Bridegroom's Oak, a tree that is rumored to be the ultimate matchmaker. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for matchmaker 

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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 18 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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