Meaning of the word umpire in English

What does umpire mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

umpire

US /ˈʌm.paɪr/

UK /ˈʌm.paɪər/

a person who supervises a game or match to ensure fair play

Example:

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The baseball umpire made a controversial call at home plate.

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The tennis umpire announced the score.

Synonym:

referee arbiter judge

to act as an umpire in a game or match

Example:

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He was asked to umpire the local cricket match.

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It's a tough game to umpire, with so many close calls.

Synonym:

referee officiate