matchmaker

== English == === Alternative forms === match-maker === Etymology === From match +‎ maker. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/ === Noun === matchmaker (plural matchmakers) Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people. Hyponym: marriage broker Synonym: shadchen (Judaism) Antonym: matchbreaker (by extension) Someone who arranges professional boxing matches. Someone who makes matchsticks. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====