Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hold-em
Noun
hoʊld-ɛm
Definition
A popular variant of poker where players are dealt two private cards and use five community cards to make their best hand.
Examples
- During the tournament, they played several rounds of Texas hold-em.
- She had a strong hand in the final hand of hold-em, winning the pot.
Meaning
In hold-em, players need to make strategic decisions based on their two cards and the community cards revealed throughout the game.
Synonyms
- poker
- card game
