noun
matchmaking
MACH-may-kihng
noun
1
The practice of trying to bring two people together romantically.
"Her aunt's matchmaking finally led to a happy marriage."
2
A service or system that pairs people or teams together, including in online games.
"The game's matchmaking places players of similar skill together."
How to Use Matchmaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSetting people up romantically, or a system that pairs people (dating, business, or gaming).
Common pairings
online matchmaking
matchmaking service
skill-based matchmaking
Word Forms
matchmakings plural
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Etymology
From match plus making.