Wheel Of Fortune

Pronunciation: /wil əv ˈfɔːrtʃən/

Definitions of wheel of fortune

noun a game show in which contestants solve word puzzles to win prizes

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching the Wheel of Fortune game show on TV.

A2 The contestants spin the wheel of fortune to win prizes.

B1 The wheel of fortune is a popular game of chance that has been on television for many years.

B2 The wheel of fortune has different sections with varying amounts of money and prizes.

C1 The contestants on the wheel of fortune must solve puzzles to earn their spins.

C2 Winning the grand prize on the wheel of fortune requires both luck and skill.

Examples of wheel of fortune in a Sentence

formal The contestant spun the wheel of fortune in hopes of winning a grand prize.

informal I can't wait to spin the wheel of fortune at the carnival!

slang Let's see what Lady Luck has in store for us on the wheel of fortune.

figurative Life can sometimes feel like a wheel of fortune, with unexpected ups and downs.

Grammatical Forms of wheel of fortune

• past tense: wheeled
• plural: wheels
• comparative: more fortunate
• superlative: most fortunate
• present tense: wheels
• future tense: will wheel
• perfect tense: have wheeled
• continuous tense: wheeling
• singular: wheel
• positive degree: fortunate
• infinitive: to wheel
• gerund: wheeling
• participle: wheeled

Origin and Evolution of wheel of fortune

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'wheel of fortune' originated from the concept of the Wheel of Fortune in medieval and ancient philosophy, representing the unpredictable nature of fate and luck.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wheel of fortune' has evolved to refer to a popular game show format where contestants spin a large wheel to win prizes, reflecting a modern interpretation of luck and chance.