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British pronunciation/tɹˈʌmp/
American pronunciation/ˈtɹəmp/

Definition & Meaning of "trump"

Trump
01

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

trump definition and meaning
02

a playing card in one of the four suits that owns the highest value compared to the other three suits in a particular game

What is "trump"?

Trump is a special suit in many card games that is considered stronger than the other suits. When a trump suit is declared, cards from that suit can win a trick, regardless of the rank of the other cards played. For example, in a game like bridge or whist, if the trump suit is spades, a spade card will win over any card from the other suits, even if the other card is of higher rank. The trump suit is usually decided before the game starts or during the bidding phase. In some games, a specific card, like the joker or the highest card of the trump suit, can also play a special role as a "trump card."

03

(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand

to trump
01

proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

02

get the better of

03

to play a card of a suit that outranks the current suit, usually used in trick-taking card games to win a trick and gain an advantage over other players

04

produce a sound as if from a trumpet

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