Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roulette

noun
/ruːˈlɛt/
Definition
A popular gambling game in which a small ball is spun around a wheel with numbered slots, and players bet on which number or color the ball will land on.
Examples
  • She placed her bets carefully at the roulette table.
  • The thrill of watching the ball bounce around the wheel is what makes roulette so exciting.
  • Many new players were unsure about the rules of roulette.
Meaning
The name comes from the French word meaning “little wheel.” It involves both luck and strategy, appealing to high rollers and casual gamblers alike.
Synonyms
  • gambling
  • chance game