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matchmaker

Pronunciation: /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/

The English word “matchmaker” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
  2. Someone who arranges professional boxing matches.
  3. Someone who makes matchsticks.

Etymology

From match + maker.

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