matchmaking — the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My aunt's matchmaking skills are legendary - she's responsible for 12 marriages!
- The dating app uses AI algorithms for sophisticated matchmaking.
- Her matchmaking backfired when both people she introduced fell for her instead.
matchmaking
NOUN[/ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/]
the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Matchmaking means watching, then catching love!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Matchmaking combines 'match' (to pair or suit) and 'making' (the act of creating), literally meaning 'the making of pairs'. The term originated in English in the 19th century as a designation for the formal activity of arranging marriages or romantic partnerships between individuals.
Breakdown
match (to pair or suit together) + making (the act of creating or producing). The compound form denotes the process of creating suitable pairings, particularly in romantic contexts.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My aunt's matchmaking skills are legendary - she's responsible for 12 marriages!”
“The dating app uses AI algorithms for sophisticated matchmaking.”
“Her matchmaking backfired when both people she introduced fell for her instead.”
“Traditional matchmaking still plays an important role in many cultures.”
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