rumour
noun
UK/ˈruː.məʳ/
US/ˈruː.mɚ/
Definitions of rumour noun
- B2CountableUncountable
An unverified story or piece of information that may or may not be true, often spreading quickly from person to person.
Rumours about the general manager being fired are circulating.
She heard a rumour that the company was about to be acquired.
The unverified story spread quickly around the office.
Phrases of rumour noun
- rumour has it
used to indicate that a piece of information is being spread through unofficial channels and may or may not be true.
• Rumour has it that they are getting married, but this hasn't been confirmed yet.