Poker

usgb/ˈpəʊkər/
noun

A card game that some people play for money.

He lost a lot of money playing poker last night.
Visual representation of "poker" - A card game that some people play for money

Often appears as...

  • playing poker
  • poker game
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Cultural Icon

Poker is often seen in films and literature symbolizing strategy, risk, and tension.

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The characters faced off in a tense poker scene.
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Multiple Variants

There are many types of poker games, like Texas Hold'em and Omaha, each with different rules.

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They played Texas Hold'em, the most popular poker variant.
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Poker Face

A 'poker face' is an expressionless face that gives nothing away, important in this game.

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He maintained a poker face to conceal his excitement.
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