rumor Definition and Meaning in English (rumor definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Rumor definition: A widely circulated story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth, often spread by word of mouth.

Definitions of Rumor

  1. 1noun

    A widely circulated story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth, often spread by word of mouth.

  2. 2verb

    To report or circulate a rumor, often implying that the information is unverified or false.

Example Sentences

“The rumor spread quickly throughout the town.”

“Don't believe every rumor you hear.”

“It is rumored that the company will announce a new product soon.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tenserumored
present participlerumoring
pluralrumors

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

spread a rumorcollocation

To cause a rumor to become known by many people.

start a rumorcollocation

To be the first person to tell a rumor to others.

squash a rumorcollocation

To stop a rumor from spreading or being believed.

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Rumor definition: A widely circulated story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth, often spread by word of mouth.
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'Rumor' translates to 'rumor' in English. Rumor definition: A widely circulated story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth, often spread by word of mouth.
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