poker face
noun
an expressionless face.
poker faces
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pluralof poker face.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After he got the call saying the Brewers were going to select him, with his brother and father standing by, the trio put on poker faces for Shannon and their guests to preserve the surprise.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 10, 2026
Second row Samuel Slade's simile, comparing his team's ability to adapt to a pokemon, was the most audacious attempt and when the poker faces started to slip.
From BBC β Oct. 6, 2023
But don’t let Finns’ poker faces fool you.
From Washington Post β Mar. 31, 2022
I remember they sat rather formally in a line, looking at me with poker faces.
From The Guardian β Oct. 3, 2015
After dinner, the children drifted off to their rooms with their poker faces congealed and their imposed vow of silence unbroken.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
