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roulette

Pronunciation: [ruːˈlɛt]

Word

Learn how to use roulette in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a popular casino game where players bet on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel. The wheel has numbered slots, and people can place their bets on different numbers or colors.

Example

Last night, I played roulette and won three times in a row!

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We played roulette, but I lost all my money at the table.

Example

Have you ever tried playing roulette at a casino?

Context: “risk”

(noun) it can also refer to a situation where someone takes a big risk, similar to gambling. Just like in the game, you don't know what the outcome will be.

Example

Investing in that new startup felt like a game of roulette, but it really paid off.

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Choosing to skip school was a risky roulette that could have led to serious trouble.

Example

Do you think trying a new business is like playing roulette?

How to pronounce roulette

Pronunciation: [ruːˈlɛt]

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