no-trump

[noh-truhmp]

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.

noun

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

no-trump

noun

1. a bid or contract to play without trumps

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of no-trump¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

South shut his eyes and rebid three no-trump, which was passed out.

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He could have responded one no-trump, but judged that if his side could make three no-trump, it would be better if partner were the declarer.

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And on the next deal, Bocchi-Madala bid an excellent six no-trump that was not reached by Jacobus-Wold to gain another 11 imps.

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When North continued with three no-trump, South jumped to five diamonds, no doubt hoping his partner would take this as showing strong diamonds, but North passed.

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

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