whist

[wษชst]

whist Definition

a card game for four players in two partnerships, in which the object is to win tricks and score points.

Using whist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We played a few rounds of whist after dinner.

  • Example

    Do you know how to play whist?

  • Example

    Whist was a popular game in the 18th century.

whist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whist

Phrases with whist

  • a variation of whist where each player plays for themselves rather than in partnerships

    Example

    We decided to play cutthroat whist instead of the usual team game.

  • a series of games played until one partnership wins two out of three or three out of five games

    Example

    We played a rubber of whist, and my partner and I won two games out of three.

  • a social event where people play whist

    Example

    The church is organizing a whist drive to raise funds for charity.

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Summary: whist in Brief

'Whist' [wษชst] is a card game for four players in two partnerships, where the goal is to win tricks and score points. It is similar to other card games like bridge, poker, and hearts. Variations include 'cutthroat whist,' where players play for themselves, and 'rubber of whist,' where a series of games are played until one partnership wins two out of three or three out of five games.