no-trump
(of a hand, bid, or contract) without a trump suit; noting a bid or contract to be played without naming a trump suit.
the declaration to play a no-trump contract.
Origin of no-trump
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How to use no-trump in a sentence
When the dealer has a choice of declarations, a sound heart make is to be preferred to a doubtful no-trump.
The converse, to lead through strength, must be used with caution, and does not apply to no-trump declarations.
It had fallen to Evelyn to provide her with a no-trump hand containing four aces, and she was disposed to be gracious.
The Angel of Pain | E. F. BensonAt no-trump the dealer's partner has a wider field for assistance, as any one good suit will help.
Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play | J.B. ElwellOn the rubber game, with the score very much against him, the dealer should declare no-trump.
Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play | J.B. Elwell
British Dictionary definitions for no-trump
/ bridge /
a bid or contract to play without trumps
(of a hand) of balanced distribution suitable for playing without trumps
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