ump
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.
An ump who can’t see that, or doesn’t want to see it, worries bond owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“We call a time out, point out the bat, and the ump comes over and says, ‘Oh yeah, that’s illegal’… It counts as an out and we win the game.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
“We know that they ump for free, but sometimes bad calls are made and they cost us the game,” she said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
In the ninth inning with the score tied at 2 on Wednesday, Mike Trout was called out on a full-count checked swing by first base ump Will Little, stranding two.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Which means the ump also has to dodge to keep from getting hit in the...Yeah, it would not have been pretty.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
