rumble Definition and Meaning in English (rumble definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Rumble definition: To make a deep, continuous, resonant sound, often associated with heavy objects or distant thunder.

Definitions of Rumble

  1. 1verb

    To make a deep, continuous, resonant sound, often associated with heavy objects or distant thunder.

  2. 2noun

    A deep, resonant, continuous sound, like that of thunder or heavy machinery.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    An informal fight, especially one between rival street gangs.

Example Sentences

“The thunder began to rumble in the distance.”

“We heard the rumble of a train approaching.”

casual

“The gangs agreed to a rumble in the alley.”

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularrumbles
past tenserumbled
present participlerumbling
agent nounrumbler

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rumble stripcollocation

A series of grooves or raised strips on the road to warn drivers.

rumble in the jungleexpression

A famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

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Rumble definition: To make a deep, continuous, resonant sound, often associated with heavy objects or distant thunder.
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'Rumble' translates to 'rumble' in English. Rumble definition: To make a deep, continuous, resonant sound, often associated with heavy objects or distant thunder.
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