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trump

noun \ ˈtrəmp \

Definition of trump

1 a :a card of a suit any of whose cards will win over a card that is not of this suit — called also trump card
b :the suit whose cards are trumps for a particular hand —often used in plural
2 :a decisive overriding factor or final resource — called also trump card
3 :a dependable and exemplary person

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Origin and Etymology of trump

alteration of 1triumph

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trump

verb

Definition of trump

transitive verb
1 :to get the better of :override
  • where ambition invariably trumps loyalty
  • —Michael Kramer
2 :to play a trump on (a card or trick) when another suit was led
intransitive verb
:to play a trump when another suit was led

See trump defined for English-language learners

Examples of trump in a Sentence

  1. She trumped my ace to win the trick.

  2. Their offer for the house was trumped by a higher bid.

  3. The need for blood donors trumps all other concerns.

First Known Use of trump

1586

Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce

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trump

noun

Definition of trump

1 a :trumpet
b chiefly Scotland :jew's harp
2 :a sound of or as if of trumpeting
  • the trump of doom

Origin and Etymology of trump

Middle English trompe, from Anglo-French trumpe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German trumba, trumpa trumpet

Trump

biographical name \ ˈtrəmp \

Definition of Trump

Donald J(ohn) 1946–     American businessman and politician; 45th president of the U.S. (2017–  )

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TRUMP Defined for English Language Learners

trump

verb

Definition of trump for English Language Learners

  • : to beat (another card) by playing a card from the suit that beats the other suits : to play a trump card to beat (another card)

  • : to do better than (someone or something) in a contest, competition, etc.

  • : to be more important than (something)

Learn More about trump

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