Synonyms

wheel of fortune

American

noun

wheel.
a wheel-like gambling device that is rotated or spun to determine the winner of certain prizes.

wheel of fortune British

noun

Often shortened to: wheel. (in mythology and literature) a revolving device spun by a deity of fate selecting random changes in the affairs of man

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Etymology

Origin of wheel of fortune

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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The two have tied the knot in a surprise ceremony, the “Wheel of Fortune” co-host wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

‘Wheel of Fortune’ co-host Vanna White will extend her tenure for two more years, producer Sony announced Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

White has been turning letters on “Wheel of Fortune” since 1982, when she was 25.

From Los Angeles Times

White men have fretted about their place in a changing America ever since Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1784 that a divine “revolution of the wheel of fortune” was “probable” against white people for their embrace of slavery.

From Los Angeles Times

No one would ask anymore “How will it play in Peoria?,” because even in politics’ archetypal small town, a single 30-second local commercial on “Wheel of Fortune” today costs about $1,000, not counting production expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal

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