no-trump

American

[noh-truhmp] / ˈnoʊˈtrʌmp /

adjective

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

noun

the declaration to play a no-trump contract.

no-trump British

noun

a bid or contract to play without trumps

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adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of no-trump

First recorded in 1895–1900

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no-trump

At both tables, South was in three no-trump after East had overcalled in spades and South had made a negative double promising hearts.

From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2015

Two boards later, Duboin-Zia reached an unbeatable three no-trump that was missed by Hampson-Greco to give Lavazza 10 imps.

From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2015

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

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2015

She mentioned that seven no-trump is called a dead slam in the Netherlands, because it cannot be defeated when played correctly.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2015

Study the "no-trump" leads, and on the lead of any high card prepare to get out of your partner's way.

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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