go-between

noun

go-be·​tween ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn How to pronounce go-between (audio)
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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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My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 My experiences as a go-between for my mother taught me to communicate better with my neighbors here in Italy. — Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026 According to Axios, Bondi will be the go-between for the government and the executives on the panel. — Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 As outlined during the trial, Zilis often served as a go-between for Musk and the OpenAI founders as their relationship soured. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-between

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First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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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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