declarer

American  

[dih-klair-er] / dɪˈklɛər ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that declares.

2. Bridge. the player who plays the contract; dummy's partner.

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Other Word Forms

• nondeclarer noun

Etymology

Origin of declarer

First recorded in 1520–30; declare + -er ¹

Example Sentences

His excellence as a declarer is highlighted by the diagramed deal.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2015

West had three clubs, dummy held the diamond jack and club queen-jack, and declarer retained one heart and ace-doubleton of clubs.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2015

West cashed two tricks in the suit, dummy discarding two spades and declarer the heart deuce.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2015

That, however, lost to West’s queen, and Deas carefully returned the diamond king to strand declarer in the dummy.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2015

When the final declaration has been made the play shall begin, and the player on the left of the declarer shall lead.

From Auction of To-day by Work, Milton C.