noun
ruble
ROO-bul/ˈruːbl/
The basic unit of money in Russia and some neighboring countries.
The coin bears the denomination of one Russian ruble.
Etymology
Russian rublʹ has an obscure origin. Traditionally, it is perhaps connected with cutting silver from currency bars, though a foreign origin has also been suggested.
In context
Russia currently finds itself in the completely perverse situation where the ruble has become one of the strongest performing currencies in the world
More examples
- The ruble falls against the dollar today.
- She exchanges her dollars for rubles at the bank.
- One ruble is equal to one hundred kopecks.
Forms
ruble · rubles