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

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.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 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

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.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2015

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

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015

The dealer, Z, makes it no-trump, and A leads for the first trick.

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