1. the basic monetary unit of Russia and some other former Soviet countries
Usage: also spelled ‘ruble’

Examples

• The price was listed as 500 roubles.
• She exchanged her dollars for roubles at the bank.
• The rouble has fluctuated against the euro this year.
• He paid 1,000 roubles for the souvenir.
• The restaurant bill came to 2,500 roubles.
• Tourists need to convert their currency to roubles.