rumble
RUHMBL
Rumble (noun) means a deep, continuous, low sound, like distant thunder. Example: “A low rumble of thunder rolled across the valley.”
noun
1
A deep, continuous, low sound, like distant thunder.
"A low rumble of thunder rolled across the valley."
2
An informal, often organized street fight between rival groups.
"The two gangs planned a rumble in the old parking lot."
verb
1
To make a deep, continuous rolling sound.
"The truck rumbled past the house at midnight."
How to use rumble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA deep rolling noise, or (informally) a street brawl between groups.
Common pairings
rumble of thunder
stomach rumbles
gang rumble
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Word forms
- Plural
- rumbles
- Third person singular
- rumbles
- Past tense
- rumbled
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A low _____ of thunder rolled across the valley.
Etymology
From Middle English rumblen, of imitative (sound-mimicking) origin, related to Dutch and German words for a similar low noise.
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What does “rumble” mean?
The word “rumble” means a deep, continuous, low sound, like distant thunder. In plain terms, a deep rolling noise, or (informally) a street brawl between groups.
How do you pronounce “rumble”?
“Rumble” is pronounced RUHMBL (/ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “rumble” in a sentence?
Here is “rumble” used in a sentence: “A low rumble of thunder rolled across the valley.”
What is another word for “rumble”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rumble” include beating, drumming, grumbling, rataplan, rubadub and rumbling.
What is the opposite of “rumble”?
The opposite of “rumble” — its antonyms — is snap.
What part of speech is “rumble”?
Depending on how it is used, “rumble” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rumble” come from?
The word “rumble” comes from Middle English. From Middle English rumblen, of imitative (sound-mimicking) origin, related to Dutch and German words for a similar low noise.
Is “rumble” a common word?
“Rumble” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
