# final whistle

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌfaɪnl̩ wɪsl̩/

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

## Etymology
From final (adjective) + whistle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/final-whistle