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.