2 days ago · The meaning of RUMOUR is chiefly British spelling of rumor.

RUMOUR definition: 1. an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly….

RUMOUR definition: See examples of rumour used in a sentence.

1. a piece of news or a story passed from person to person, which may not be true. I heard a rumour that you had got a new job. rumor 2. general talk or gossip. Don't listen to rumour. rumor

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun rumour, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

A rumor (American English), or rumour (British English; see spelling differences; derived from Latin rumorem 'noise'), is an unverified piece of information circulating among people, especially without …

A rumour is an unverified piece of information, story, or statement that is circulated among people but is not confirmed as being true. It often includes elements of gossip, speculation, or hearsay and can …

to report, circulate, or claim by a rumor: It's been rumored that their country will invade its neighbor to the north. Also, [esp. Brit.,] ˈru•mour. ru•mor (ro̅o̅′ mər), n. a story or statement in general circulation …

Rumor is the U.S. spelling of the noun, meaning a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin (it can also serve as a verb). Rumour is the preferred spelling in other English-speaking countries. As a …

A rumour is a piece of information that may or may not be true, but that people are talking about. He denied rumours that he was planning to visit the country later this month.