whist
verb
\ ˈhwist
, ˈwist\
, ˈwist\
whisted;
whisting;
whists
Definition of whist
(Entry 1 of 3)
dialectal British
: to be silent : hush
—often used interjectionally to enjoin silence
whist
adjectivewhist
nounDefinition of whist (Entry 3 of 3)
: a card game for four players in two partnerships that is played with a pack of 52 cards and that scores one point for each trick in excess of six
Examples of whist in a Sentence
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Their Royal Highnesses hope that The King’s Cup will become an annual event, bringing greater awareness to the wider benefits of sport, whist also raising support and funds for the causes that The Duke and Duchess support. — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "You Could Literally Be Neighbors With Prince William and Kate Middleton Now That This Norfolk House Is Up For Rent," 5 Aug. 2019 The new film seems to embrace the original's fondness for shirtless beach outings, singing and motorcycle rides whist donning a bomber jacket and aviator glasses. — Whitney Friedlander, CNN, "Tom Cruise soars in 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer," 18 July 2019 Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson. — Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, "‘After Emily’ Review: The Belles of Amherst," 25 Oct. 2018 Activities include a bid whist card tournament, games on the beach, free health testing and voter registration, plus a killer lineup of live music including DJ TJaye with rappers Cakes Da Killa and Cor. — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "5 things to do in Chicago this weekend," 24 Aug. 2017 In 1902, 12 years after first playing whist with Isabel, Twain hired her. — Marie Lavendier, courant.com, "The Lioness And The King: Was Mark Twain's Secretary A Treasure? Or 'A Salacious Slut'?," 29 Apr. 2018 Contract bridge has been around for more than 100 in the U.S., dating back to the early 20th century evolving from an earlier game called whist that was played in Great Britain in the 1800s. — Martin E. Comas, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando North bridge club grows in popularity," 17 Sep. 2017 Mr. Henry enjoyed attending jazz concerts and playing the card games bid whist and pinochle at the Willingboro Senior Center with his friend Mary Churchill. — Bonnie L. Cook, Philly.com, "William A. Henry Sr., 85, U.S. Army veteran and retired security officer," 24 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'whist.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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