"Bridge whist" is a classic form of the card game, bridge. However, there are various synonyms that can be used to refer to it, including auction bridge, contract bridge, and simply bridge. Auction bridge originated from the earlier form of bridge whist, where players bid on the number of tricks they believe they can win. Meanwhile, contract bridge is a more modern version where players bid on specific contracts, such as no trump or suit contracts. Bridge, on the other hand, is the generic term used to describe any form of the game, including bridge whist, auction bridge, and contract bridge. Nonetheless, whatever term is used, the objective of the game remains the same, which is to win as many tricks as possible.