definitions

whist drive

noun

a social gathering where whist is played; the winners of each hand move to different tables to play the losers of the previous hand

RELATED CONTENT

7 Speaking Styles That Drive People CrazyThe way you speak can make or break relationships. Flip through these speaking styles to watch out for and make sure you're speaking clearly!
READ MORE
Behind The Scenes Of Bizarre Film GenresBoost your knowledge by taking a spin through this list of perplexing film genres from around the globe. 
READ MORE

Nearby words

whispering campaign, whispering gallery, whisperous, whispery, whist, whist drive, whistle, whistle dixie, whistle for, whistle in the dark, whistle pig
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Examples from the Web for whist drive

  • The whist-drive was to be held in the local hall, and when I arrived cabs and motors were forming a queue.

    Nights in London|Thomas Burke

  • The whist-drive was at eight, and I had yet to dine and get down to Surbiton.

    Nights in London|Thomas Burke

  • When I received the invitation to the whist-drive at Surbiton my first thought was, "Not likely!"

    Nights in London|Thomas Burke