B1nounUK spelling: rumourmediasociety
US/ˈruː.mər/
UK/ˈruː.mə/
a story that people pass around, which may or may not be true
In context
There's a rumor going around that our boss is leaving.
Don't spread rumors about people you don't know.
Rumor has it that they're getting married in the spring.
Words that go with rumor
verb + noun
- spread rumorsSomeone is spreading rumors about her.
- hear a rumorI heard a rumor about the new manager.
noun + noun
- rumor has itRumor has it the shop is closing.
adjective + noun
- false rumorThe company denied the false rumor.
noun + preposition
- rumor aboutThere's a rumor about a pay rise.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I heard a rumor that he quit job.Correct: I heard a rumor that he quit his job.