Roulette: meaning, definitions and examples

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roulette

 

[ ruหหˆlษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gambling game

Roulette is a popular gambling game that is played in casinos and sometimes online. In this game, players place bets on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel divided into numbered slots. The wheel can be either a European version with 37 slots or an American version with 38 slots, which includes an additional double zero. The excitement of roulette comes from the randomness of where the ball will land, making it a game of chance. Players can bet on individual numbers, groups of numbers, or colors, making it versatile and engaging.

Synonyms

gambling game, wheel game

Examples of usage

  • He decided to try his luck at roulette.
  • They gathered around the roulette table to watch the wheel spin.
  • She placed a large bet on red in roulette.
  • The casino had a beautiful roulette wheel.

Translations

Translations of the word "roulette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Roulette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roulet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะปะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ruletka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒผใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท roulette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ruleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rulet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃฐ๋ ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูˆู„ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruleta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruleta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฎ็›˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ruleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบlett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒะปะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rulet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ruleta

Etymology

The word 'roulette' originates from the French word meaning 'little wheel'. The game itself has roots tracing back to 18th-century France. Roulette is believed to have been developed as a combination of several earlier games, including the Italian game 'biribi' and the English game 'E.O.', both of which involved betting on numbers. By the late 19th century, roulette had gained popularity in casinos across Europe and eventually spread to the United States, where the American version of the game was developed. Today, roulette remains one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of gambling culture around the world. The terms used in the game, such as 'what's your number' or 'spin the wheel', have become part of the gambling lexicon. Its blend of chance, style, and social dynamics continues to attract players from all walks of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,433, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.