roulette
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ruˈlɛt/
KK: /ruˈlɛt/
noun
Definition
A game of chance where players bet on where a small ball will land on a spinning wheel with numbered slots.
Example
We decided to play roulette at the casino last night.
Conversation
Have you ever played roulette at a casino?
No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really exciting!
It is! You just never know where the ball will land on the wheel.
Sounds like a fun way to test your luck!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gambler
wheel
game
Antonyms
certainty
predictability
safety
transitive verb
Definition
To mark or divide something using a tool called a roulette, which is often used in drawing or crafting.
Example
The artist used a roulette to create precise lines on the canvas.
Tense Forms
Past: roulette
Past Participle: roulette
Conversation
Did you see how I roulette the design on that paper?
Yeah, it looks really cool!
Thanks! I thought it would add some flair to it.
Root Explanation
Roulette comes from the French word 'roulette', which is a diminutive form of 'roue' (meaning wheel). The term refers to a small wheel used in the game of chance.
Memory Tip
Think of a small 'wheel' ('roue') when you remember that 'roulette' refers to the game played with a spinning wheel.
Visually Confused Words
roquette
roussette
rigolette
pirouette
oubliette
lobulette
girouette
croquette