Definition of Rumor
Rumor
Ru·mor


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A piece of unverified information or gossip circulating among people.

e.g. The rumor about the company's bankruptcy spread quickly through the office.

(noun)
a statement that has been circulated but whose truth is doubtful;

e.g. The FDA is investigating a rumor of fraudulent health products.

(verb)
to tell or spread unverified stories or information, i.e. to circulate rumors;

e.g. She began to rumor information about the celebrity's personal life.



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