rumor
noun
1. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
Similar word(s): hearsay, rumour
Definition categories: communication, comment, gossip, scuttlebutt
Sentences with rumor as a noun:
- There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.
- They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.
verb
1. tell or spread rumors
- It was rumored that the next president would be a woman
Similar word(s): bruit, rumour
Definition categories: communication, gossip
Sentences with rumor as a verb:
- John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.