Hand strength

What is Full House 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

Full House — Three of a kind plus a pair. Beats a flush.

In more detail

Boats are big hands but not invincible — bigger trips makes a bigger boat. AAA full of 22 vs KKK full of 22 is a brutal cooler.

Common questions

What does Full House mean in poker?

Boats are big hands but not invincible — bigger trips makes a bigger boat. AAA full of 22 vs KKK full of 22 is a brutal cooler.

Related terms

Bottom Pair
A pair using one of your hole cards and the lowest board card.
Flush
Five cards of the same suit. Beats a straight.
Kicker
The side card that breaks ties between same-rank hands.
Nuts
The best possible hand at that moment.

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