Omaha
1 synonym for Omaha, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — The largest city in Nebraska, United States.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Omaha
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha hold'em
Etymology
Omaha was borrowed from Omaha-Ponca Umoⁿhoⁿ.
Full origin of Omaha →Frequently asked questions
What does “Omaha” mean?
The word “Omaha” means the largest city in Nebraska, United States. In plain terms, a city in Nebraska, a Native American tribe/language, or a style of poker.
How do you pronounce “Omaha”?
“Omaha” is pronounced OH-muh-hah (/ˈoʊməhɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Omaha” in a sentence?
Here is “Omaha” used in a sentence: “Omaha sits on the west bank of the Missouri River.”
What part of speech is “Omaha”?
Depending on how it is used, “Omaha” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Omaha” a common word?
“Omaha” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Omaha” have?
“Omaha” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the largest city in Nebraska, United States.
What is the difference between Omaha the city and Omaha the poker variant?
Omaha the city is the largest city in Nebraska, United States, while Omaha poker is a family of poker variants played with four hole cards instead of the two used in games like Texas Hold'em. The two share only the name; the poker game is not necessarily connected to the city.
How is Omaha poker different from Texas Hold'em?
The defining difference is the number of hole cards: Omaha gives each player four hole cards instead of the two used in Texas Hold'em, and players must use exactly two of their hole cards combined with three community cards. This changes hand-building strategy significantly compared to Hold'em.
Who are the Omaha people?
The Omaha are a Native American tribe, and the word Omaha can also refer to their language. This usage is distinct from both the city in Nebraska and the poker game that share the same name.
