rumbles
word · lemma: rumble
Definition
Deep, continuous sounds, often low and vibrating, like thunder or a stomach making noise. 'Rumbles' is also the third person singular or plural form of 'rumble.'
Usage & Nuances
'Rumbles' is used for plural deep sounds (e.g., thunder, earthquakes, stomachs). Common collocations: 'stomach rumbles,' 'thunder rumbles.' Informal meaning: can describe minor fights or unrest. Not to be confused with 'rambles' (talks aimlessly).
Spanish: retumbos - ruidos sordosPortuguese (BR): roncos - estrondosPortuguese (PT): roncos - estrondosChinese (Simplified): 隆隆声 - 低沉的声音Chinese (Traditional): 隆隆聲 - 低沉的聲音Hindi: गड़गड़ाहटArabic: دوي - أصوات هادرة
Example Sentences
The thunder rumbles in the distance.
basic
Her stomach rumbles when she is hungry.
basic
There are loud rumbles from the construction site.
basic
My stomach rumbles really loudly during meetings.
natural
The ground rumbles before an earthquake hits.
natural
You can hear the distant rumbles of traffic late at night.
natural