rumour

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Rumour Definition & Meaning

1. A piece of information that is not verified or confirmed, often spread by word of mouth or through social media.

Example: There is a rumour going around that the company is going to lay off half of its employees.

2. A story or statement that is not based on facts or evidence.

Example: The rumour that the politician is involved in a scandal is just hearsay at this point.

3. A belief or opinion that is widely held but not necessarily true.

Example: The rumour that all millennials are lazy and entitled is a common misconception.

4. A piece of news or gossip that is considered to be sensational or scandalous.

Example: The rumour that the celebrity couple is getting a divorce has been all over the tabloids.

5. A suspicion or speculation about something or someone.

Example: There is a rumour that the new restaurant in town has the best pizza in the city, but i haven't tried it yet to confirm.

Examples of the word rumour used in sentences.

  • There is a rumour that the new movie is really good!
  • I don't believe the rumour that she's dating Justin Bieber.
  • The rumour about the concert being cancelled turned out to be false.
  • Have you heard the rumour that there might be a snowstorm tonight?
  • I heard a rumour that the boss is going to retire soon.
  • There's a rumour that the company is laying off employees, but nobody knows for sure.
  • Did you hear the rumour that it's going to snow next week?
  • There was a rumour going around that the new teacher was really strict.
  • The rumour about the celebrity couple's divorce caused a lot of speculation online.
  • I heard a rumour that the gym is closed for renovations this week.
  • Some people are spreading rumours about the politician's private life, which is really unfair.
  • The rumour that she was going to quit her job was confirmed when the company announced her replacement.
  • I heard a rumour that the new teacher is really strict, but I don't know if it's true.
  • There is a rumour going around that our company might merge with another one.
  • There was a rumour that the concert was cancelled, but it turned out to be false.
  • There's been a rumour going around that our company is going to lay off employees.
  • The rumour on the street is that the new restaurant has amazing food.
  • My friend heard a rumour that the concert tickets had sold out in just a few hours.
  • I heard a rumour that the famous author is going to release a new book soon.
  • There is a rumour that our school is going to introduce a new program next semester.
  • There was a rumour going around that the famous actor had secretly gotten married, but he later denied it on social media.
  • The rumour about a new restaurant opening up in our neighbourhood had everyone excited and eagerly waiting for its grand opening.
  • Unfortunately, the rumour that the upcoming concert was cancelled turned out to be true, leaving many disappointed fans.
  • The rumour that the government was planning to cut funding for education caused a lot of concern among students and teachers alike.
  • Despite the rumour that the company was going bankrupt, the CEO assured us that everything was under control.
  • Despite constant rumours of a potential breakup, the couple continues to display their love and commitment for each other.
  • There have been rumours circulating around the office that a major restructuring is on the horizon, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
  • It's important to verify information before spreading rumours, as they can often cause unnecessary panic and anxiety.
  • The rumour mill has been churning out speculation about the upcoming election, but we won't know the results until the votes are counted.
  • The rumour that the restaurant has the best sushi in town proved to be accurate as soon as I tasted it.
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