rumor

CEFRB1

/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Information or a story passed between people without proof.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

Examples

  • The media got wind of a rumor about his engagement and came quickly.

  • The rumor is not true as far as I know.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɹumɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Report, news, information in general.

  2. A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

  3. Fame, reputation.

More examples

In context

  • There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.

  • a rumor going round

  • They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English rumour, from Old French rumeur, from Latin rūmor (“common talk”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₃rewH- (“to shout, to roar”).