auction bridge

noun

1. a variety of bridge in which odd tricks won in excess of the number named in the contract are scored toward game. Compare contract ( def 5 ).

auction bridge

noun

1. a variety of bridge, now generally superseded by contract bridge, in which all the tricks made score towards game

Word History and Origins

Origin of auction bridge¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The game of Auction Bridge may be divided into three species.

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There are two kinds of bridge; one, known as Auction Bridge is for three players.

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Writers on games declare that Auction Bridge is more of a "gambling" game than ordinary bridge.

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Auction bridge is played with cards, just like pinochle, with the exception of the beer.

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His explanation that he had had the good fortune to win them at an auction bridge party was rejected by the Court.

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