umpire
word
Definition
An umpire is a person who watches a sports game and makes sure the rules are followed, especially in baseball, cricket, or tennis.
Usage & Nuances
'Umpire' is mostly used for baseball, cricket, and tennis. For sports like football (soccer), use 'referee', not 'umpire'. In conversational English, people might say 'the ump' informally.
Spanish: árbitroPortuguese (BR): árbitroPortuguese (PT): árbitroChinese (Simplified): 裁判Chinese (Traditional): 裁判Hindi: अंपायरArabic: حكم (رياضة)Bengali: আম্পায়ারRussian: судья (в бейсболе/крикете/теннисе)Japanese: 審判（アンパイア）Vietnamese: trọng tài (bóng chày/cricket/quần vợt)Korean: 심판Turkish: hakem (beyzbol/kriket/tenis)Urdu: امپائرIndonesian: wasit (bisbol/kriket/tenis)
Example Sentences
A tennis match cannot start without an umpire.
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The umpire wears a black hat during the game.
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The players argued, but the umpire stood by his decision.
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If you have a problem on the cricket field, talk to the umpire.
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The umpire made a call at the end of the game.
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After the close play at home plate, everyone looked at the umpire for the call.
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