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roulette

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Noun — A casino gambling game where a ball spins around a numbered wheel and players bet on where it will land.

How to use roulette

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Etymology

Borrowed from French roulette, meaning "little wheel," from roue ("wheel").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “roulette” mean?

The word “roulette” means a casino gambling game where a ball spins around a numbered wheel and players bet on where it will land. In plain terms, usually the spinning-wheel casino game, or a figurative way to describe a gamble with high stakes.

How do you pronounce “roulette”?

“Roulette” is pronounced roo-LEHT (/ɹuːˈlɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “roulette” in a sentence?

Here is “roulette” used in a sentence: “She put her last chips on red at the roulette table.”

What part of speech is “roulette”?

“Roulette” is a noun.

Where does the word “roulette” come from?

The word “roulette” comes from French. Borrowed from French roulette, meaning "little wheel," from roue ("wheel").

Is “roulette” a common word?

“Roulette” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “roulette” have?

“Roulette” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casino gambling game where a ball spins around a numbered wheel and players bet on where it will land.

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