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Major suit
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(bridge) either the hearts or spades suits, which are considered stronger than the minor suits (diamonds and clubs) because they have more high-ranking cards
What is a "major suit"?
A major suit in card games like bridge refers to one of the two strongest suits in the deck: hearts and spades. These suits are ranked higher than the other two suits, diamonds and clubs, and are often more valuable in bidding and play. In bridge, a major suit typically has more points associated with it, and winning tricks in a major suit can earn a team more points than winning tricks in a minor suit. When a player bids a major suit, they are usually aiming for a higher number of tricks and a stronger hand.
Examples
The player opened with a bid in hearts, which is a major suit.
In the auction, the team decided to bid a major suit to gain more points.
