LookItUp

poker

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpoʊkɚ/ · UK /ˈpəʊkə/

poker means: A card game in which players bet money on their cards and try to win other players' bets.

noun

CARD GAMEB1

A card game in which players bet money on their cards and try to win other players' bets.

  • We play poker on Fridays.
  • She won twenty dollars at poker.
  • Have you ever played poker with real money?

Common phrases: play poker, poker game, poker hand, poker chips

FIRE TOOLC1

A long metal stick used to move burning wood or coal in a fire.

  • Pass me the poker, please.
  • He moved the logs with a poker.
  • Two iron pokers stood beside the fireplace.

Similar words: fire iron

Common phrases: fire poker, iron poker, use a poker

Questions about poker

What does poker mean?

A card game in which players bet money on their cards and try to win other players' bets.

What is poker in other languages?

Türkçe: poker · Español: póquer · Français: poker · Deutsch: Poker · Italiano: poker · 日本語: ポーカー

How do you pronounce poker?

In American English /ˈpoʊkɚ/; in British English /ˈpəʊkə/.

How do you use poker in a sentence?

We play poker on Fridays. She won twenty dollars at poker.

Learn poker while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

Phrases with poker

poker in other languages

More words