whist
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for whist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A card game for four players, an ancestor of bridge.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
long whist
short whist
Etymology
Likely an alteration of whisk, possibly from the idea of "whisking" up the cards after each round of play.
Full origin of whist →Frequently asked questions
What does “whist” mean?
The word “whist” means a card game for four players, an ancestor of bridge. In plain terms, an old card game for four players that later developed into bridge.
How do you pronounce “whist”?
“Whist” is pronounced WIHST (/ˈwɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “whist” in a sentence?
Here is “whist” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening playing whist with the neighbours.”
What part of speech is “whist”?
“Whist” is a noun.
Related words
Whist in the Encyclopædia Britannica (11th edition, 1911)