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

In the Krasnoyarsk region, where most of the fatal attacks have occurred, rewards of more than 35,000 roubles (around $420) were announced. — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

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

Noun

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

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