two-suiter

[ too-soo-ter ]

noun

1. a suitcase designed to hold two suits and additional smaller items.
2. Bridge. a hand having at least five cards in each of two suits.

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-suiter¹

1920–25 two-suiter fordef 2; 1955–60, Americanism two-suiter fordef 1; two suit(s) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It is either a two-suiter or a game invitation in partner’s suit.

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When a two-suiter faces a misfitting hand, it is bad news for that side.

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In the given auction, two clubs showed a two-suiter in clubs and another suit.

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When you have a two-suiter, showing it as quickly as possible allows partner to evaluate his or her hand accurately.

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When declarer has a two-suiter, and you have tricks in his side suit, a trump lead will usually be best.

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