Rumour

Pronunciation: /ˈruːmər/

Rumour (noun)

  1. A story or piece of news that may not be true.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Rumour

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rumour

  • When discussing verified information.