rumour
/ˈruːmər/
noun
- A piece of information or a story that is passed from person to person but is not confirmed as true. (British spelling of 'rumor')
- There's a rumour going around that the café is closing down.
- She ignored the rumour and waited for an official announcement.
- The rumour about the teacher retiring turned out to be false.
verb
- To spread or tell a story that may not be true; to be talked about in an unconfirmed way. (British spelling of 'rumor')
- They rumoured the politician was planning to resign.
- It is rumoured that the band will reunite for a tour.
- The incident was rumoured to have happened late at night.