noun🔗ShareA statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth."The rumors about the new manager being fired spread quickly through the office, even though nobody knew if they were true. "communicationmediasocietystatementinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInformation or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims."Rumors spread quickly through the office after the manager called a surprise meeting. "communicationmediasocietyinfoChat 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."communicationmedialanguagesocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading