draw poker

American  

noun

1. a variety of poker in which a player is dealt five cards and, after an initial bet, may discard usually up to three of these cards and receive replacements from the dealer.

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Etymology

Origin of draw poker

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

“I got his I.O.U. for three dollars and eighty cents he lost to me at draw poker, and I want my money! ”

From The New Yorker • Mar. 13, 2017

When draw poker became a popular game as Americans moved westward after the Civil War, “pat” entered the lingo of card players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2016

In five-card draw poker, the hand each player is dealt at the beginning has an impact on the outcome.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 16, 2011

Two men play a game of draw poker in the following curious manner.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2010

I don't know what Pa meant; but he plays draw poker sometimes.

From Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 by Smith, Gean