rumour
word
/ˈɹumɝ/
ROO-mur
/ɹˈuːmɐ/
ROO-muh
Definition
A rumour is a story or piece of information that people talk about but that may not be true or is not confirmed.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British English; in American English, 'rumor' is the standard spelling. Often used with verbs like 'spread', 'hear', or 'start'. A 'rumour' is typically unverified and may be true or false.
Spanish: rumorPortuguese (BR): rumorPortuguese (PT): rumorChinese (Simplified): 谣言Chinese (Traditional): 謠言Hindi: अफवाहArabic: شائعةBengali: গুজব - কানাঘুষাRussian: слух - молваJapanese: うわさVietnamese: tin đồnKorean: 소문Turkish: söylenti - dedikoduUrdu: افواہIndonesian: rumor - kabar angin
Example Sentences
There's a rumour going around that the company will close soon.
natural
Don't believe every rumour you hear.
natural
I heard a rumour about our new teacher.
basic
The rumour was not true.
basic
She started a rumour about her classmate.
basic
By lunchtime, the rumour had spread to the whole office.
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