rumor — a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈruːmər/
Example Sentences
- The rumor about aliens living in our school basement turned out to be just the janitor's snoring.
- Don't believe every rumor you hear on social media.
- The rumor mill at our office works faster than the internet.
rumor
NOUN[/ˈruːmər/]
a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts
one student leans close to another's ear, whispering something with an excited expression while gesturing dramatically. The listening student's eyes widen with surprise and intrigue at hearing the information. Immediately, the second student turns to whisper the same thing to a third person nearby. The third student reacts with shock and starts moving toward another group to share what they just heard. Other students in the hallway are clustered in small groups, all engaged in similar hushed conversations with animated expressions. a story or statement spreading without confirmation or certainty as to facts
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'rumor', which originally meant 'noise' or 'sound'. In Roman times, information was transmitted through circulating sounds and stories, gradually evolving to refer specifically to unverified reports or hearsay.
Breakdown
Latin 'rumor' (noise, sound) → circulating talk or unverified information. The root itself is not further divisible into constituent morphemes, as it is a primitive Latin noun.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The rumor about aliens living in our school basement turned out to be just the janitor's snoring.”
“Don't believe every rumor you hear on social media.”
“The rumor mill at our office works faster than the internet.”
“She started the rumor to get attention from her classmates.”
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