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rumor

/ˈruːmər/ noun · British & US
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What does rumor mean?

noun

A report of unknown or unverified truth; an unconfirmed or unverified story or statement.

Example

"The rumor spread quickly through the school that the concert was cancelled."

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

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