Stayman

American  

[stay-muhn] / ˈsteɪ mən /

noun

• Staymans
  plural

1. a variety of apple grown chiefly in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

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Stayman British  

/ ˈsteɪmən /

noun

1. (in contract bridge) a conventional response in clubs to a partner's opening no-trump bid, as a request for the partner to show any four-card major

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Staymans
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of Stayman

C20: named after Samuel M. Stayman (1909–94), US bridge expert

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Example Sentences

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Stayman

The Level 3 alert was also issued for one address on Stayman Flats Road, though officials said late Monday night that would be downgraded to a Level 1, which means “get ready and stay alert.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2022

The Stayman Flats Fire grew from 35 to 750 acres within four hours Monday, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2022

Stayman Winesap also does well in Adams County.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2021

At the Jewish Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens, one of the programs is called Stayman Bridge, with duplicate five days a week and classes.

From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2014

They bade Mr. Stayman a cordial farewell, and, taking another glance at the gay scene about them, returned to the quiet flat.

From Pixy's Holiday Journey by George Lang

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