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contract bridge

British  
/ ˈkɒntrækt /

noun

  1. the most common variety of bridge, in which the declarer receives points counting towards game and rubber only for tricks he bids as well as makes, any overtricks receiving bonus points Compare auction bridge

"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

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There aren’t as many rules as in contract bridge, but it does offer the horizon-less vista of a brand-new game of Monopoly.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 16, 2025

Ong said teams playing contract bridge have been known to — not in competitions — “kick, cough and stomp” to pass signals to teammates.

From Seattle Times Sep. 28, 2023

The term Grand Slam entered sports in the 20th century via contract bridge, a card game in which a grand slam meant winning the maximum 13 tricks.

From New York Times Aug. 30, 2021

But, thankfully, contract bridge is alive and well.

From Washington Post Apr. 12, 2019

Contract bridge, Including the official laws of contract bridge, adopted by The Whist Club, N. Y. 2d ed. © 1Oct27; A1007450.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1955 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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