Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wheel-of-fortune
noun
/ˈwiːl əv ˈfɔːrtʃən/

Definition
A game of chance in which a large vertical wheel is turned to determine prizes or outcomes.

Examples
- They played the wheel of fortune at the carnival and won some exciting prizes.
- In life, the wheel of fortune can turn unexpectedly, changing one’s circumstances in an instant.
- The game show featured a large spinning wheel of fortune for contestants to win cash and gifts.

Meaning
The wheel of fortune refers to a device used in games that spins to select a prize or point in a game format. It can also symbolize the ups and downs of fate.

Synonyms
- fortune wheel
- spinner
- luck wheel