auction bridge

noun

A precursor to the game of contract bridge.

“Back then the game of choice around here was auction bridge.”

Meanings

nounauction bridge (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecard gamesA precursor to the game of contract bridge.

    Back then the game of choice around here was auction bridge.

    Synonyms: royal auction bridge

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA precursor to the game of contract bridge.

More synonyms by meaning

nouna variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

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APA

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Chicago

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