rumor

noun
UK: /ˈruːmə(r)/
US: /ˈruːmər/

  1. A story or piece of information that might not be true.

    1. I heard a rumor about their divorce. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rumor spread quickly through the office, but it wasn't confirmed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of information, or a story, that people are talking about, but that may not be true.

    1. There is a rumor that she is leaving. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the persistent rumor, the company denied any plans of merging with its competitor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gossip hearsay speculation report word buzz
rumor verb

  1. To spread information or a story that may not be true.

    1. They rumor that she's getting married. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is rumored that the company will announce a major acquisition soon. [ ] [ ]

  2. To spread stories that may or may not be factual, often causing gossip or speculation.

    1. Don't rumor gossip if you don't know it's true. [ ] [ ]
    2. The press rumored details about the celebrity's private life, causing considerable distress. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rumor" in English means: A story or piece of information that might not be true., A piece of information, or a story, that people are talking about, but that may not be true..

The phonetic transcription of "rumor" is /ˈruːmə(r)/ in British English and /ˈruːmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rumor": gossip, hearsay, speculation, report, word, buzz.

Example usage of "rumor": "I heard a rumor about their divorce.". More examples on the page.