rumour
Britishnoun
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information, often a mixture of truth and untruth, passed around verbally
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( in combination )
a rumour-monger
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gossip or hearsay
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archaic din or clamour
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obsolete fame or reputation
verb
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(tr; usually passive) to pass around or circulate in the form of a rumour
it is rumoured that the Queen is coming
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literary to make or cause to make a murmuring noise
Etymology
Origin of rumour
C14: via Old French from Latin rūmor common talk; related to Old Norse rymja to roar, Sanskrit rāut he cries
Example Sentences
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No further details of Styles' comeback were revealed on Thursday - but rumours have circulated for months that he will embark on a world tour this summer.
From BBC
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday, less than two years before the World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
From Barron's
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the Rugby World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
From Barron's
A London reboot is rumoured for the Barbican Theatre in 2027, but the venue is yet to confirm.
From BBC
Manchester also has designs on a World Cup Final in 2035 and is rumoured to be mulling an Olympic bid.
From BBC
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