Hand strength

What is Flush in Poker? Definition & Examples

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Flush — Five cards of the same suit. Beats a straight.

In more detail

Flush probability: about 0.2% to be dealt suited and complete to a flush by the river — but the suited starting hand to flush is far more common at ~6.5% from a suited holding.

Common questions

What does Flush mean in poker?

Flush probability: about 0.2% to be dealt suited and complete to a flush by the river — but the suited starting hand to flush is far more common at ~6.5% from a suited holding.

Related terms

Bottom Pair
A pair using one of your hole cards and the lowest board card.
Full House
Three of a kind plus a pair. Beats a flush.
Kicker
The side card that breaks ties between same-rank hands.
Nuts
The best possible hand at that moment.

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