Synonyms

full house

American

noun

Poker.

a hand consisting of three of a kind and a pair, as three queens and two tens.

full house British

noun

poker a hand with three cards of the same value and another pair
a theatre, etc, filled to capacity
(in bingo, etc) the set of numbers needed to win

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Etymology

Origin of full house

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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She was similarly in control of set two in front of a full house at John Cain Arena, but blinked when serving for the match at 5-4 and was broken.

From Barron's

Roared on by a partisan full house at Melbourne Park, Sweeny fought back to seize the second set and level an enthralling match.

From Barron's

She stormed to the first set against Alycia Parks in front of a full house at the intimate court six.

From Barron's

Dr Caulfield said she was "delighted” to see Róis “proudly performing her keens to full houses, with no shame or stigmatisation involved, just audiences loving her bravery and skill".

From BBC

“Even if your house remained, you’re still traumatized, and you’ve missed your community. Tonight was really special, to have a full house of people who want to feel connected to each again.”

From Los Angeles Times

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