Rumor

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɹuːmÉ™(ɹ)/
• US IPA: /ˈɹumÉš/
• Rhymes: -uːmÉ™(r)

Alternative forms

• rumour (UK, Commonwealth, International)

Origin

From Middle English rumour, from Latin rūmor ("common talk").

Full definition of rumor

Noun

1. (countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.
2. (uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

Synonyms

• (piece of information)
• (information) gossip, hearsay, talk, tittle-tattle

Derived terms

Hypernyms

• information

Verb

1. (transitive, usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.----