Definition of trump

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  • trump is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • trump is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • trump is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of trump

  • a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps (noun)

    Examples

    1. the ace of trumps is a sure winner

    Synonyms

    1. trump card
  • a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cornet
    2. horn
    3. trumpet
  • play a trump (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ruff
  • proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. trump out
  • get the better of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. best
    2. outdo
    3. outflank
    4. scoop
  • (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand (noun)

    Examples

    1. clubs were declared trumps
    2. a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led
  • produce a sound as if from a trumpet (verb)

See definition of trump in Merriam Webster