rouble

1 of 2

noun (1)

rou·​ble

less common spelling of ruble

1

: the basic monetary unit of Russia see Money Table

2

: the basic monetary unit of Belarus see Money Table

ruble

2 of 2

noun (2)

ru·​ble ˈrü-bəl 

variants or rouble

1

: the basic monetary unit of Russia see Money Table

2

: the basic monetary unit of Belarus see Money Table

Examples of rouble in a Sentence

Noun (2)

She gave the driver a ruble.

The ruble fell against the U.S. dollar.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The egg was originally commissioned for 24,600 roubles—an extraordinary amount for that time. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

The Russian rouble also soared to its strongest level since the summer amid optimism over an end to the war in Russia's favor, and a possible end to sanctions. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025

Noun

The judged imposed a fine of 100,000 rubles (more than $1,200) — the maximum allowed. — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026

In what proved a more lenient ruling than some feared, the court fined Nadezhdin 1,000 rubles ($12) and set him free. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Russian rubl'

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rouble

• the ruble

Rhymes for rouble

• chasuble
• jubal
• nubile
• rubel
• ruble
• tubal

Kids Definition

rouble

variant of ruble