Phrase guide

trump card

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A playing card, of the trump suit that is held in reserve until needed to win a trick.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Something used to obtain an advantage, sometimes unscrupulously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the ace of trumps is a sure winner

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trump

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: playing card

History

Etymology

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