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.

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noun

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

no-trump British  

noun

1. a bid or contract to play without trumps

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adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of no-trump

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Even looking at all 52 cards, it is not immediately apparent how to make three no-trump after West leads a low spade to dummy’s nine, but Truscott worked it out seeing only 26 cards.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2015

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

Against three no-trump, West led his fourth-highest diamond.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2015

Three natural bids followed, resulting in the final contract of six no-trump.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015

Otherwise, when the hand does not admit of a red or a no-trump declaration, the make should be passed.

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