Intermediate 📚 Vocabulary · #1104 of 1319

rumour (n.)

unverified information

Examples

  • A rumour spread.

Key rules

  • A rumour is unverified information spread by people
  • A rumour spread, a false rumour
  • Rumour is countable
💡 Tip: Gossip // News // Social media
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