Rumor Definition

ro͝omər
rumored, rumors
noun
rumors
General talk not based on definite knowledge; mere gossip; hearsay.
Webster's New World
A piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth.
American Heritage
Unverified information received from another; hearsay.
American Heritage
An unconfirmed report, story, or statement in general circulation.
Webster's New World
Fame.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
  • truth
  • hard facts
verb
rumored, rumors
To tell, report, or spread by rumor or as a rumor.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
  • tell truth

Origin of Rumor

  • From Middle English rumour, from Latin rÅ«mor (“common talk").

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English rumour from Old French from Latin rūmor

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Rumor Sentence Examples

  • Do you remember that rumor in school?

  • No one said anything definite, but the rumor of an attack spread through the squadron.

  • This rumor has been around for some time, hasn't it?

  • There is a rumor that you are thinking of peace.

  • Rumor has it he's withdrawing from the election.

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Words Starting With

RRURUM

Words Ending With

RORMOR

Unscrambles

rumor

Words Starting With R and Ending With R

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With R5 Letter Words Ending With R