ref

1 of 2

noun

: a referee in a game or sport

ref

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
reference
2
refunding

Examples of ref in a Sentence

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Noun
But when Rhodes began his finishing maneuver on Cena, Scott pulled the ref — by the legs — out of the ring to the floor. Shaheem Reid, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025 Rhodes kicked Cena into the ref and scored with a Cross Rhodes for a visual eight count. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 With its masculine profile, brushed and polished Oyster bracelet, and new bezel material, the ref. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 Fears and teammate Jase Richardson immediately pleaded with the refs for the call that never came, one longtime Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn’t sure even occurred. Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ref

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ref was in 1890

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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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ref

noun
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