O
AI-generated image

hearsay

/hɝrzɪ/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does hearsay mean?

noun

Information or a statement that is reported to have been said or done by someone, but cannot be confirmed as true. This information is often based on rumor or gossip.

Example

"The news report was based on hearsay, and the police were unable to verify the details."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for hearsay?

What's the opposite of hearsay?

Rhymes with hearsay