Poker Glossary
Every poker term you need to know, from the basics to advanced strategy concepts. Clear definitions with real examples.
Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence. The highest card determines the rank of the flush. A flush beats a straight but loses to a full house.
Having four cards of the same suit with one more card to come. A flush draw has 9 outs (9 remaining cards of your suit), giving roughly a 35% chanc...
Three of a kind plus a pair (e.g., three kings and two queens). Also called a 'boat.' Beats a flush but loses to four of a kind.
A straight draw that needs one specific card in the middle (e.g., holding 5-7 on a 6-9 board, needing an 8). Only 4 outs, compared to 8 for an open...
The highest unpaired card in a player's hand, used to break ties. If two players both have a pair of aces, the one with the higher kicker wins.
A straight draw that can be completed by a card on either end (e.g., holding 7-8 on a 9-10 board, needing a 6 or J). Has 8 outs.
Two cards of the same rank dealt as your hole cards (e.g., two kings). Pocket aces (AA) is the strongest starting hand in Hold'em.
Three of a kind made with a pocket pair and one matching board card. Stronger than 'trips' (three of a kind using one hole card and two board cards...
Five cards in sequential rank (e.g., 5-6-7-8-9). A straight beats three of a kind but loses to a flush. Ace can be high (A-K-Q-J-10) or low (A-2-3-...
A hand containing two different pairs (e.g., two kings and two queens). Beats one pair but loses to three of a kind.
A strong straight draw in PLO where you have many outs. For example, holding 8-9-T-J on a 7-6-x board gives you 20 outs.
Why Learn Poker Terminology?
Understanding poker terminology is essential for improving your game. Whether you're reading strategy articles, watching training videos, or discussing hands with friends, knowing the language of poker helps you communicate effectively and learn faster. Our glossary covers everything from basic terms like "blinds" and "flop" to advanced concepts like "GTO," "ICM," and "range advantage."
Bookmark this page and refer back to it whenever you encounter an unfamiliar term. We update our glossary regularly with new poker terminology as the game evolves.
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