Poker Terms

a situation where all seats, spaces, or accommodations are completely occupied, with no availability left

The theater had a full house for the premiere of the new play.

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

When she received the unexpected compliment, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

(poker) the highest-ranking hand consisting of a five-card straight flush that runs from Ace to Ten, all of the same suit

He won the game with a royal flush, stunning everyone at the table.

(poker) the lowest-ranking hand, consisting of five cards that do not form any of the other standard poker hands

In the final round, his high card was an ace, which gave him the win.

(poker) a hand consisting of five cards of the same suit that are in sequence, or in consecutive order

The player won the pot with a straight flush, beating everyone else at the table.

continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature

The hikers followed a straight path through the desert.

(poker) a hand consisting of three cards of the same rank, such as three Jacks

He won the hand with three of a kind, three aces.

a hand consisting of two cards of one rank, two cards of another rank, and one card of a third rank, such as two Aces, two Kings, and a Queen

He won the hand with two pair, kings and tens, beating everyone else.

a hand consisting of two cards of the same rank, such as two Jacks

She won the hand with one pair of aces, beating everyone else at the table.

(in poker) a hand with four cards of the same suit, with the expectation of drawing the fifth card of that suit to complete a flush

He had a four flush, with four spades, but was one card away from a flush.

a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings

a mandatory bet made by the player sitting two seats to the left of the dealer

If no one raises, the big blind can choose to check or fold.

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

She stirred the soup gently in the large pot on the stove.

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground after crossing the finish line.

a mandatory bet made by the player sitting to the immediate left of the dealer

The player in the small blind has to put in a forced bet before seeing their cards.

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?

to telephone a place or person

Can you call me back in ten minutes?

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position

He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river.

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

a fight, test, or argument that will resolve a prolonged disagreement

The two companies are preparing for a showdown over the market share.

a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

She performed a flawless split during her floor exercise routine.

betting all of one's remaining chips or money on a single hand, usually when a player believes they have a strong hand and wants to maximize their potential winnings or when they have no other options due to having a small stack

(of fire) to actively make heat and flames by using up things like coal or wood

The campfire slowly began to burn as the logs caught fire.

(poker) a small forced bet that all players must make before the start of a hand, usually a percentage of the minimum bet

when a player with a strong hand loses to a player with a stronger hand that improbably or luckily improves on the later streets, causing the player with the stronger hand to lose a large pot or even the entire game

He was sure he had won, but then his opponent hit a straight on the river, and it was a bad beat.

to financially support or fund a project, venture, or activity

Wealthy investors may choose to bankroll startups with promising business ideas.

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

He carefully fastened the buttons on his shirt.

a card that is dealt face-up and is available for all players to use in making their hand, rather than being dealt to a specific player

The final community card on the river changed the outcome of the game.

(poker) a card that is dealt face-down to a player and is not visible to other players at the table

the top prize or highest amount of money that can be won in a game of chance or a lottery

She hit the jackpot and won a million dollars in the lottery.

referring to two or more cards in a hand that are from different suits in card games, especially in poker