go-between

noun

go-be·​tween ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn How to pronounce go-between (audio)
: an intermediate agent : broker

Examples of go-between in a Sentence

I won't act as go-between between you and your ex acted as go-between for the two warring nations during the peace process
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The closet-sized room serves as a go-between, its contents connecting her family’s past and present lives. Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Mar. 2025 Despite failing to produce a breakthrough, the meeting illustrated the convening reach of the crown prince and his intention to act as a diplomatic go-between in the Ukraine-Russia war. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025 However, Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, told Russian media that Moscow did not consider Witkoff Washington's go-between for war discussions. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 Encourage them to present their solutions, ideas and progress rather than rely on you as the go-between. Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go-between

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-between was in 1602

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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-between. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

go-between

noun
go-be·​tween
ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn
: a person who acts as a messenger or a peacemaker between two persons or groups

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