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• a variation of rumor.

rumour

British  

/ 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

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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

Etymology

Origin of rumour

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

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Example Sentences

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rumour

A rumour that "the Ceuta border is open" spread like wildfire on social media as men, women and children risked their lives trying to reach Spain.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

When Fatima Zahra heard the rumour of a rare border opening between Morocco and Spain, she joined thousands in rushing to attempt a perilous journey into the Ceuta enclave by land or sea.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

Clement’s lawyer said in a statement that the report found against her “on the pretext of ‘perception,’ the source of which was rumour, gossip and innuendo.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

There is, apparently, a rumour that Fifa wanted an Argentina v Spain final to create a passing of the baton between Messi and Lamine Yamal.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Then she said: “I heard this rumour, that Ruth had a really bad first donation. Just a rumour, but I heard it more than once.”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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