rumour

/ ˈruːmə /

noun

1. 1. information, often a mixture of truth and untruth, passed around verbally

   2. ( in combination )

      a rumour-monger

2. gossip or hearsay

3. archaic,  din or clamour

4. obsolete,  fame or reputation

verb

1. (tr; usually passive) to pass around or circulate in the form of a rumour

   it is rumoured that the Queen is coming

2. literary,  to make or cause to make a murmuring noise

Word History and Origins

Origin of rumour¹

C14: via Old French from Latin rūmor common talk; related to Old Norse rymja to roar, Sanskrit rāut he cries

Example Sentences

Several senior ministers have made trips to China, with Starmer rumoured to be planning a trip.

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"It remains essential borrowers seek independent advice to navigate the mortgage maze and not feel pressured to secure a deal because of the Budget rumour mill," she said.

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That week there'd been speculation linking him with Newcastle, so the rumours were put to him.

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Eventually, Mr Banayee says he left in 2001 due to rumours spreading that the police would raid the camp and he was afraid he would be arrested.

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Many more are rumoured to have had one.

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