minor suit

American  

noun

Bridge.

1. diamonds or clubs.

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minor suit British  

noun

1. bridge diamonds or clubs Compare major suit

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Etymology

Origin of minor suit

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Just one minor suit — which shortened the period of time in which Pennsylvania voters could fix errors on certain mail ballots — was successful.

From Washington Post

Most expert pairs use that cue-bid to show a solid minor suit, in principle stoppers in the other two unbid suits and asking partner to bid three no-trump with a stopper in the opener’s suit.

From New York Times

East, who could not retain control of both minor suits, chose to discard the club jack.

From New York Times

With the diamond finesse working, North-South could have won 12 tricks in either minor suit.

From New York Times

However, North thought this was unusual, showing length in both minor suits.

From New York Times