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

See Examples For:

no-trump

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

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

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

When van Prooijen and Verhees stopped in three no-trump, the English gained another 10 imps to lead by 18.

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2015

The majority of "no-trump" makes are strong in three suits.

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