grand slam
Plural
grand slams
1
(in trick-taking card games) a declaration or bid in which a player or partnership wins every trick in a hand
A grand slam in card games like bridge is a contract where a team aims to win all 13 tricks in the hand. This is the highest and most difficult level of bidding, showing that the player or team has a very strong hand and the ability to take every trick. Successfully completing a grand slam results in a large number of points, making it a highly rewarding achievement. Bidding for a grand slam often requires confidence in the hand's strength and the partnership's ability to control the game.
- He declared a grand slam and took every trick.
- Few players attempt a grand slam because it is difficult to fulfill.
- The grand slam secured victory in the final round.
- She successfully completed a small-suit grand slam.
- A grand slam is scored only when all tricks are won.
2
a major championship or series of victories in sports, typically tennis, golf, or baseball
A grand slam refers to a series of major tournaments that are considered the most prestigious and important in a particular sport. Winning all the events in a grand slam series in a single year is a significant achievement. For example, in tennis, the grand slam includes the four major tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. In other sports, the term can refer to similar high-level tournaments. The grand slam is often viewed as a mark of excellence and dominance in the sport.
- He won the tennis grand slam by claiming all four major tournaments in a single year.
- The golfer achieved a grand slam after victories in the four major tournaments.
- The athlete's grand slam was the highlight of his career.
- Fans eagerly follow the grand slam events each season.
- She became the youngest player to complete a grand slam in tennis history.
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