Word
matchmaker
Phoneticsmatch·mak·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɝ/
UK/mˈætʃmeɪkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who helps two people get to know each other so they can start a romantic relationship. This can be a friend, a professional, or even a computer program.
n. a person who facilitates introductions between two individuals with the intention of forming a romantic or marital relationship. Often used to describe professional services or automated algorithms in the digital dating industry.
Examples
“My best friend is a great matchmaker.”
“The local matchmaker spent years connecting lonely residents of the village through shared interests and family gatherings.”
“While traditional matchmakers relied on deep social knowledge and personal observation, modern digital platforms use complex algorithms to predict compatibility based on user data and behavioral patterns.”
Examples
simple
“My best friend is a great matchmaker.”
contextual
“The local matchmaker spent years connecting lonely residents of the village through shared interests and family gatherings.”
complex
“While traditional matchmakers relied on deep social knowledge and personal observation, modern digital platforms use complex algorithms to predict compatibility based on user data and behavioral patterns.”
Etymology
From match + maker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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