Simple meaning
What does Referee mean?
an official who enforces game rules
Dictionary definition
A referee is an official who makes sure players follow the rules in a game.
Example sentences
Referee in a sentence
easy
The referee blew the whistle.
medium
Players listened to the referee�s decision.
hard
In the passage, the referee explained a call so both teams understood the rule.
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Opposite words
playerPerson participating in play.
Word family
Referee word family
Base word
referee
noun
referee
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What does referee mean?
REFEREE means an official who enforces game rules.
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