pok·er
| ˈpō-kər
Definition of poker
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one that pokes
especially
: a metal rod for stirring a fire
po·ker
| ˈpō-kər
Definition of poker (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of several card games in which a player bets that the value of his or her hand is greater than that of the hands held by others, in which each subsequent player must either equal or raise the bet or drop out, and in which the player holding the highest hand at the end of the betting wins the pot
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Noun (2)
poker hands in descending value: 1 five of a kind, 2 royal flush, 3 straight flush, 4 four of a kind, 5 full house, 6 flush, 7 straight, 8 three of a kind, 9 two pair, 10 one pair
In the meaning defined above
First Known Use of poker
Noun (1)
1534, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1832, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology for poker
Noun (2)
probably modification of French poque, a card game similar to poker
More Definitions for poker
pok·er
| ˈpō-kər
Kids Definition of poker
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a metal rod used for stirring a fire
po·ker
| ˈpō-kər
Kids Definition of poker (Entry 2 of 2)
: a card game in which players bet on the value of their cards
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