1. a person who arranges marriages or romantic relationships between other people

Examples

• Her grandmother was a skilled matchmaker who arranged many successful marriages in the village.
• The professional matchmaker helped busy executives find compatible partners.
• My aunt loves playing matchmaker at family gatherings.
• The dating service employed experienced matchmakers to pair clients.
• She earned a reputation as the neighborhood matchmaker after setting up three couples.
• The matchmaker carefully considered personality traits before making introductions.