# shidduch

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʃɪdəx/

## Definitions
1. A system of matchmaking in which Jewish singles are introduced to each other.
2. A pairing under this system.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish שידוך (shídekh), deriving from Hebrew שִׁדּוּךְ (shidúkh, “matchmaking”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shidduch