noun
matchmaker
MACH-mayk
noun
1
A person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage.
"The village matchmaker had arranged dozens of successful marriages."
2
Someone who arranges professional sporting contests, especially boxing bouts.
"The promotion's matchmaker lined up an exciting championship fight."
How to Use Matchmaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who sets people up romantically, or who arranges sports matchups.
Common pairings
professional matchmaker
boxing matchmaker
Word Forms
matchmakers plural
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Etymology
From match plus maker.