rumour
Also spelled rumor (US spelling)
Rumour (noun) means British spelling of rumor: an unconfirmed piece of information spread by word of mouth. Example: “There's a rumour going around the office about redundancies.”
How to use rumour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame meaning as "rumor" — unverified information passed informally.
Standard spelling in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Word forms
rumoured past tense, rumours plural, rumours singular
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There's a _____ going around the office about redundancies.
Etymology
From Old French rumeur, from Latin rumor, "common talk."
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Rhymes for rumour
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What does “rumour” mean?
The word “rumour” means british spelling of rumor: an unconfirmed piece of information spread by word of mouth. In plain terms, same meaning as "rumor" — unverified information passed informally.
How do you pronounce “rumour”?
“Rumour” is pronounced ROO-muh (/ˈɹuːmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rumour” in a sentence?
Here is “rumour” used in a sentence: “There's a rumour going around the office about redundancies.”
What part of speech is “rumour”?
“Rumour” is a noun.
Where does the word “rumour” come from?
The word “rumour” comes from Latin. From Old French rumeur, from Latin rumor, "common talk.".
Is “rumour” a common word?
“Rumour” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.