matchmaker
Translation
matchmaker, go-between
Examples
My aunt fancies herself a matchmaker.
My aunt fancies herself a matchmaker.
She used a professional matchmaker.
She used a professional matchmaker.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) matchmaker a person who arranges relationships She works as a matchmaker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: go-between, cupid, intermediary
Etymology
A compound of 'match' (meaning a pair or couple) and 'maker'. It literally means a person who 'makes matches' or couples.
Memory Tips
Think of the two parts: someone who 'makes' a romantic 'match'. It's a very literal word.