umpire — An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌmpaɪər/
Example Sentences
- The umpire threw his mask off dramatically after the heated argument with the coach
- She became the first female umpire in the league's history
- The tennis umpire's voice echoed through the stadium: 'Game, set, match!'
umpire
NOUN[/ˈʌmpaɪər/]
An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play
Official making calls during baseball game
Um-pire rules his empire - the ultimate game official!
The umpire rules his empire under lights of fire!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'nonpier' (meaning 'not equal' or 'odd person'), which came from Latin 'non' (not) and 'par' (equal). The word originally referred to a third party called upon to settle disputes between two others.
Breakdown
non- (not) + pair (equal, from Latin 'par') > nonpier > umpire (the 'n' was absorbed into the article 'a' over time, changing 'a nonpier' to 'an umpire')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The umpire threw his mask off dramatically after the heated argument with the coach”
“She became the first female umpire in the league's history”
“The tennis umpire's voice echoed through the stadium: 'Game, set, match!'”
“Even my grandmother could umpire better than this guy!”
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