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Omaha

OH-muh-hah

Omaha (name) means the largest city in Nebraska, United States. Example: “Omaha sits on the west bank of the Missouri River.”

name

The largest city in Nebraska, United States.

"Omaha sits on the west bank of the Missouri River."

A family of poker variants, played with four hole cards instead of two.

"They switched from Texas Hold'em to Omaha for the second round."

noun

A member of the Omaha Native American tribe, or their language.

"The Omaha historically lived along the Missouri River in what is now Nebraska."

How to use Omaha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA city in Nebraska, a Native American tribe/language, or a style of poker.

Common pairings

Omaha, Nebraska Omaha hold'em

Word forms

Omahas plural, Omaha plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Omaha-Ponca Umoⁿhoⁿ.

Rhymes for Omaha

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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.

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