seven-up

American  

[sev-uhn-uhp] / ˈsɛv ənˈʌp /

noun

1. all fours.

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seven-up British  

noun

1. Also called: all fours.   pitch.  a card game in which the lead to each round determines the trump suit

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Etymology

Origin of seven-up

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Under an unofficial "seven-up, eight-down rule," PSC members who are 68 or older retire during the party congress.

From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2022

Mrs. Bradley-Martin has trumped two of her rival's cards—and a social game, like seven-up, "is never out till it's played out."

From Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 01 by Brann, William Cowper

"Playin' seven-up 'n' tried to finish the game," one of them explained as they started with buckets for the pump.

From Blister Jones by Hambridge, Jay

Nowadays, Charlie just sits in his side office over at the Tippecanoe House playing seven-up from breakfast till bedtime.”

From Counsel for the Defense by Chapman, Charles M.

Kennicott played seven-up with the conductor and two brakemen.

From Main Street by Lewis, Sinclair