Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

rumor

[roo-mer] / ˈru mər /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I think people were buying the rumor, selling the fact,” said Neal Dingmann, an analyst at William Blair.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

In an interview, Clowney said he doesn’t know Ella and heard the rumor from someone else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Though both have denied it, the rumor gained strength and credibility last year as Lewandowski was repeatedly photographed coming and going from Noem’s D.C. apartment.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“Start your own rumor mill of positive news.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Mr. Van Dyke came back out on the porch after talking on the telephone, and a rumor flashed through the crowd: One in the rescue team had been hurt, but they had broken through.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




Vocabulary lists containing rumor