Rumour (Noun)
Meaning
Gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The rumour spread quickly around town that the popular cafe was closing down due to financial issues.
- A rumour began circulating among colleagues that their boss was leaving the company for a better opportunity.
- It was just a rumour, but everyone in school believed that the school dance would be cancelled.
- A friend had started a rumour about my supposed argument with our teacher, but it wasn't true.
- After a brief breakup, the rumour that they had reconciled began circulating rapidly through their social circle.