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\ ˈtrəmp \

Definition of trump (Entry 1 of 4) 1 a : a card of a suit any of whose cards will win over a card that is not of this suit 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 — often used in plural the suit whose cards are trumps for a particular hand 2 : a decisive overriding factor or final resource a decisive overriding factor or final resource — called also trump card 3 : a dependable and exemplary person

trump verb

trumped ; trumping ; trumps

Definition of trump (Entry 2 of 4) transitive verb 1 : to get the better of : override where ambition invariably trumps loyalty — Michael Kramer to get the better of 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

Definition of trump (Entry 3 of 4) 1 a : trumpet b chiefly Scotland : jew's harp 2 : a sound of or as if of the trump of doom a sound of or as if of trumpeting

Trump biographical name

\ ˈtrəmp \

Definition of Trump (Entry 4 of 4) Donald J(ohn) 1946– American businessman and politician; 45th president of the U.S. (2017– )

Examples of trump in a Sentence Verb She trumped my ace to win the trick. Their offer for the house was trumped by a higher bid. The need for blood donors trumps all other concerns. See More

First Known Use of trump Noun (1) 1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for trump Noun (1) alteration of triumph entry 1 Noun (2) Middle English trompe, from Anglo-French trumpe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German trumba, trumpa trumpet

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More Definitions for trump trump verb English Language Learners Definition of trump : 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) See the full definition for trump in the English Language Learners Dictionary

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