umpire
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for umpire, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An official who oversees a sports match and enforces its rules, such as in baseball, cricket, or tennis.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use umpire
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From a Middle English mishearing of "a noumper" as "an oumper" — the same kind of word-boundary shift that gave us "an apron" from "a napron." It ultimately traces to Old French nonper, "not equal," since an umpire is the odd, tie-breaking third party.
Full origin of umpire →Frequently asked questions
What does “umpire” mean?
The word “umpire” means an official who oversees a sports match and enforces its rules, such as in baseball, cricket, or tennis. In plain terms, the neutral official who enforces the rules and makes final calls in a sports match or a dispute.
How do you pronounce “umpire”?
“Umpire” is pronounced UHM-peye-uh (/ˈʌm.paɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “umpire” in a sentence?
Here is “umpire” used in a sentence: “The umpire signaled that the pitch was a strike.”
What part of speech is “umpire”?
Depending on how it is used, “umpire” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “umpire” come from?
The word “umpire” comes from Old French.
Is “umpire” a common word?
“Umpire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “umpire” have?
“Umpire” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official who oversees a sports match and enforces its rules, such as in baseball, cricket, or tennis.