noun

rumbling

Rumbling (noun) means a continuous deep, low sound, or (often plural) early signs of trouble or unrest. Example: “There were rumblings of discontent among the staff before the announcement.”

noun

A continuous deep, low sound, or (often plural) early signs of trouble or unrest.

"There were rumblings of discontent among the staff before the announcement."

"A distant rumbling grew louder as the storm approached."

How to use rumbling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA low continuous noise, or figuratively, early hints that something (like unrest) is brewing.

Common pairings

rumblings of discontent a low rumbling

Word forms

more rumbling comparative, rumblings plural, most rumbling superlative

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Synonyms

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rumble grumble grumbling

Related words

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Rhymes for rumbling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rumbling” mean?

The word “rumbling” means a continuous deep, low sound, or (often plural) early signs of trouble or unrest. In plain terms, a low continuous noise, or figuratively, early hints that something (like unrest) is brewing.

How do you use “rumbling” in a sentence?

Here is “rumbling” used in a sentence: “There were rumblings of discontent among the staff before the announcement.”

What part of speech is “rumbling”?

“Rumbling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of rumbling?

"rumbling" (noun) means a continuous deep, low sound, or (often plural) early signs of trouble or unrest.

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