shidduch

Meaning

• a proposed marriage match
• the Orthodox dating process
• a person considered as a possible spouse

Alternate spellings

shiduch

Usage and context

Usually refers to marriage-oriented dating arranged or suggested through family, friends, or a matchmaker. It does not necessarily mean that the marriage itself is decided in advance.

Example in Yeshivish

They are looking into a shidduch for their daughter.

Plain-English example

They are considering a possible marriage match for their daughter.