poker

[ˈpoʊkər]

poker Definition

• 1. a card game played by two or more people who bet on the value of the hands dealt to them
• 2. a metal rod used to stir up a fire

Using poker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We played poker all night long.

• Example

  He won a lot of money playing poker.

• Example

  She's an expert at poker.

• Example

  I need to learn how to play poker.

poker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poker

• cards
• gambling
• bridge
• whist

Phrases with poker

• poker face

  a facial expression that does not show any emotion, especially when someone is trying to hide their feelings or intentions

  Example

  He kept a poker face throughout the entire negotiation.

• poke the fire

  to use a metal rod to move the burning wood or coal in a fire

  Example

  He poked the fire to make it burn brighter.

• play a game of poker

  to participate in a game of poker

  Example

  We decided to play a game of poker after dinner.

Origins of poker

from German 'pochen', meaning 'to knock'

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Summary: poker in Brief

The term 'poker' [ˈpoʊkər] refers to a card game played by betting on the value of the hands dealt. It can also refer to a metal rod used to stir up a fire, as in 'poke the fire.' The phrase 'poker face' denotes a facial expression that hides emotions, while 'play a game of poker' means to participate in the card game.