ruble

noun

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 ruble in a Sentence

She gave the driver a ruble.

The ruble fell against the U.S. dollar.

Recent Examples on the Web

Russia already offers signing bonuses worth millions of rubles and monthly war-zone pay starting around 210,000 rubles, roughly $2,500. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

In 2025, the Kremlin allocated 31 billion rubles ($367 million) to RT, the Russian state broadcaster. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

The youth organization overseeing the games receives annual funding of about 20 billion rubles ($233 million) from the federal budget. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

In 2025, Flores’ handlers offered her between 1 and 3 million rubles to aid in the murder of Verzilov. — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Russian rubl'

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing ruble

• the ruble

Rhymes for ruble

• chasuble
• jubal
• nubile
• rouble
• rubel
• tubal

Kids Definition

ruble

noun

ru·​ble

variants also rouble

ˈrü-bəl

1

: the basic unit of money of Russia and formerly of the U.S.S.R.

2

: a coin representing one ruble