umpire
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It will mean accepting once again, however painful it may be, that balls and strikes are whatever the umpire says they are.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
But, like a batter doubling as umpire, the rules allow funds to tweak their strike zone after the fact in fund literature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Chad Fairchild, who had been working as the first-base umpire, took over behind the plate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Curveballs and bus fumes and dreams, dreams of the Majors — clean sheets and an umpire at every base.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
Vocabulary lists containing umpire
The Smashing Lexicon of Tennis
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
April Vocabulary Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
