matchmaker

1
[ mach-mey-ker ]
/ ˈmætʃˌmeɪ kər /
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noun

a person who arranges or tries to arrange marriages by introducing possible mates.
a person who arranges matches for athletic contests, especially prizefights and wrestling matches.
any person, organization, etc., that brings two parties together, as to effect a sale or other transaction: an agent serving as a matchmaker between buyers and sellers.

Origin of matchmaker

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First recorded in 1630–40; match2 + maker

OTHER WORDS FROM matchmaker

match·mak·ing, noun, adjective

Words nearby matchmaker

matchet, matching, matchless, matchlist, matchlock, matchmaker, matchmark, matchstick, matchup, matchwood, matchy-matchy

Definition for matchmaker (2 of 2)

matchmaker 2
[ mach-mey-ker ]
/ ˈmætʃˌmeɪ kər /

noun

a person who makes matches for burning.

Origin of matchmaker

2
First recorded in 1635–45; match1 + maker

OTHER WORDS FROM matchmaker

match·mak·ing, noun, adjective

Words related to matchmaker

emissary, negotiator, mediator, arbitrator, liaison, messenger, proxy, intermediary, attorney, entrepreneur, referee, dealer, deputy, middleman, intermediate, factor, medium, intercessor, broker, representative

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British Dictionary definitions for matchmaker (1 of 2)

matchmaker 1
/ (ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə) /

noun

a person who brings together suitable partners for marriage
a person who arranges competitive matches

Derived forms of matchmaker

matchmaking, noun, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for matchmaker (2 of 2)

matchmaker 2
/ (ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə) /

noun

a person who makes matches (for igniting)

Derived forms of matchmaker

matchmaking, noun, adjective