Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rematchmaker

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: re-match-mak-er
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who reunites a romantic couple.

Example Sentences

"Janet feels that she needs the companionship of an animal, whereas Ethel Shutta has a “George Olsen, Junior,” to play with. “I’ll take the case to the Supreme Court if necessary,” exclaimed Janet hotly. “I must have my Muggsy.” […] Maybe Muggsy may prove to be a rematchmaker."
"12-Year-Old Rematchmaker […] My parents are divorced and I am trying to get them back together."
"Facts of Life⁠: Molly plays rematchmaker for estranged parents."
"The series failures kept coming, including hospitality soap “Hotel,” “Dynasty” spinoff “The Colbys,” and “Finder of Lost Loves,” about a rich rematchmaker."

Etymology

From rematch + maker, after matchmaker.

Inflected Forms

rematchmakers (plural)

Questions

What does rematchmaker mean?: One who reunites a romantic couple.
Where does rematchmaker come from?: From rematch + maker, after matchmaker.

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