rumors

/ˈruːmərz/

nounru · mors

Think: "RUMor" starts with RUM—then add "-ors" for more than one: rum + ors = rumors.

Yes, it's rumors. Remember the long "oo" sound is spelled with "u" in ru- (not "roo").

Definition

  1. nounstories or information passed from person to person that may not be true

Examples

  • Rumors spread quickly when people share unverified stories online.
  • The coach addressed the rumors so the team could focus on practice.
  • I try not to repeat rumors unless I know the facts.

Synonyms

gossiphearsaytalkbuzzwhispers

Antonyms

facttruth

Translations

ES rumoresPT rumoresFR rumeurs

Common misspellings

rumersrumorsesrummersroomersrumoursrumorzrumors

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