roulette
2 synonyms for roulette, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A casino gambling game where a ball spins around a numbered wheel and players bet on where it will land.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
line roulette
toothed wheel
How to use roulette
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play roulette
roulette wheel
Russian roulette
roulette table
Etymology
Borrowed from French roulette, meaning "little wheel," from roue ("wheel").
Full origin of roulette →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.
