# matchmaker

/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɝ/ (US) · /mˈætʃmeɪkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/matchmaker
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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