Ouija board

/ ˈwiːdʒə /

noun

1. a board on which are marked the letters of the alphabet. Answers to questions are spelt out by a pointer or glass held by the fingertips of the participants, and are supposedly formed by spiritual forces

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ouija board¹

C19: from French oui yes + German ja yes

Example Sentences

The most obvious of these hints being the Ouija board spelling out the presence of D-E-A-T-H in Episode 5.

From Los Angeles Times

The allegation had also stated that they used a Ouija board in order to communicate with spirits and demons.

From BBC

He also cites use of the Ouija board during the American Civil War and people's interest in demons and witches during the troubled Jacobean era.

From BBC

The title of his latest makes it sound like a horror flick too, something about ancient demons or Ouija boards or the early days of Bill Maher’s late-night talk show.

From Los Angeles Times

A Ouija board is part of the magic they use to make contact with the spirit of Escobar.

From Los Angeles Times