Synonyms for

Poker

Verb / ˈpəʊkɜ: / Another word for poker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a card game played by two or more people who bet on the value of their hands.

Synonyms & similar words

pokergame firehook stovepoker salamander bridge solitaire whist canasta cribbage hearts spades blackjack baccarat roulette craps bingo keno lottery

Synonyms by register

Formal

disguise concealment feigning pretense

Informal

bluff front act game face

Literary

mask guise facade

Antonyms

openness honesty frankness candor transparency guilelessness

Common collocations

  • poker face
  • poker game
  • play poker
  • poker chips
  • poker tournament
  • poker player
  • poker night

Word family

noun poker
verb poke

Usage note

While 'poker' can refer to the card game, it also means a deliberately impassive facial expression used to conceal one's thoughts or feelings. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. I won a lot of money playing poker last night.
  2. My grandfather taught me how to play poker.
  3. I prefer playing poker with my friends rather than going to a casino.
  4. We play poker every Friday night.
  5. Sometimes we play strip poker.

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