noun🔗ShareA statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth."A rumor spread quickly through the school that the principal was retiring. "communicationmediasocietystatementinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInformation or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims."A rumor circulated that the school's new principal was going to change the dress code. "mediacommunicationsocietyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip."John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."communicationmediasocietywordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading