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no-trump

American  
[noh-truhmp] / ˈnoʊˈtrʌmp /

adjective

  1. (of a hand, bid, or contract) without a trump suit; noting a bid or contract to be played without naming a trump suit.

noun

  1. the declaration to play a no-trump contract.

no-trump British  

noun

  1. a bid or contract to play without trumps

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. (of a hand) of balanced distribution suitable for playing without trumps

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of no-trump

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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The auction was straightforward, although North might have responded one no-trump because the chance of a spade fit was reduced by West’s takeout double.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2015

He could have responded one no-trump, but judged that if his side could make three no-trump, it would be better if partner were the declarer.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2015

At the other table, North-South were happy with three no-trump.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2015

On Board 63, Bakhshi and Gold reached three no-trump with 16 points opposite 7.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2015

If you are the leader at "no-trump," open your longest suit.

From Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws by Elwell, J.B. (Joseph Bowne)

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