Rumour
Pronunciation: /ˈruːmər/
Rumour (noun)
- A story or piece of news that may not be true.
- Talk or gossip about someone or something that is not confirmed.
Examples
- The rumour spread quickly through the office.
- She heard a rumour about the new project.
Common collocations: spread a rumour, deny a rumour, persistent rumour, juicy rumour, start a rumour