noun
bridge
A card game for four players in two partnerships.
Four friends play bridge around the dining table.
Etymology
The card-game name developed from biritch, an earlier name associated with a predecessor of bridge. The deeper origin of biritch is uncertain; the game name is not securely explained by a structure crossing water.
More examples
- She learned bridge during college.
- Our bridge group meets every Tuesday.
- He enjoys bridge because it rewards careful partnership.
Forms
bridge
Similar words
- whist
- A related trick-taking game with different rules.