noun

matchmaking

MACH-may-kihng

Matchmaking (noun) means the practice of trying to bring two people together romantically. Example: “Her aunt's matchmaking finally led to a happy marriage.”

noun

The practice of trying to bring two people together romantically.

"Her aunt's matchmaking finally led to a happy marriage."

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for matchmaking

baking making waking taking faking raking shaking leaking quaking soaking braking staking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “matchmaking” mean?

The word “matchmaking” means the practice of trying to bring two people together romantically. In plain terms, setting people up romantically, or a system that pairs people (dating, business, or gaming).

How do you pronounce “matchmaking”?

“Matchmaking” is pronounced MACH-may-kihng (/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “matchmaking” in a sentence?

Here is “matchmaking” used in a sentence: “Her aunt's matchmaking finally led to a happy marriage.”

What part of speech is “matchmaking”?

“Matchmaking” is a noun.

How many meanings does “matchmaking” have?

“Matchmaking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the practice of trying to bring two people together romantically.