Ouija board

/ ˈwiːdʒə /

noun

1. a board on which are marked the letters of the alphabet. Answers to questions are spelt out by a pointer or glass held by the fingertips of the participants, and are supposedly formed by spiritual forces

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ouija board¹

C19: from French oui yes + German ja yes

Example Sentences

Conservative originalists throughout the judiciary have spent decades trying to divine what the Founding Fathers would think about a given law using little beyond vibes and a Ouija board conveniently located behind their eyes.

From Salon

But some still believe — or hope — and remain willing to consider the allure of seances, Ouija boards, communications beyond the grave.

From Los Angeles Times

This isn’t the kind of supernatural film that feels obliged to have its characters grab an Ouija board and solve anything.

From Los Angeles Times

The most obvious of these hints being the Ouija board spelling out the presence of D-E-A-T-H in Episode 5.

From Los Angeles Times

The allegation had also stated that they used a Ouija board in order to communicate with spirits and demons.

From BBC