final whistle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The blow of the whistle by the referee or other adjudicator signifying the end of a match.

Pronunciation

/ˌfaɪnl̩ wɪsl̩/ /-ʍɪsl̩/ /ˌfaɪn(ə)l wɪs(ə)l/ /-ʍɪs(ə)l/ En-us-final whistle.oga

Word forms

final whistle final whistles

Etymology

From final (adjective) + whistle.

Antonyms

starting whistle
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