noun
matchmaker
MACH-mayk
Matchmaker (noun) means a person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage. Example: “The village matchmaker had arranged dozens of successful marriages.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- matchmakers
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Etymology
From match plus maker.
Synonyms
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matcher
marriage broker
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Rhymes for matchmaker
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What does “matchmaker” mean?
The word “matchmaker” means a person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage. In plain terms, someone who sets people up romantically, or who arranges sports matchups.
How do you pronounce “matchmaker”?
“Matchmaker” is pronounced MACH-mayk (/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “matchmaker” in a sentence?
Here is “matchmaker” used in a sentence: “The village matchmaker had arranged dozens of successful marriages.”
What part of speech is “matchmaker”?
“Matchmaker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “matchmaker” have?
“Matchmaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage.
