Rumor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rumor is a noun meaning (countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
Meaning
(countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.
- (uncountable, archaic) Report, news, information in general.
- (uncountable, obsolete) Fame, reputation.
- (uncountable, obsolete) Clamor, din, outcry.
- (transitive, usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.
Example Sentences
vicious rumors
spread a rumor
a rumor going round
John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.
Word Forms
- rumors
- rumour
- rumoring
- rumored
Synonyms for rumor
Depending on context, synonyms include gossip, hearsay, talk, tittle-tattle, bruit, buzz.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bruit, hearsay, rumour, gossip, chatter, whisper.
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