rumor

About 2.59 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

   There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.

2. noun Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

   They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

3. noun Report, news, information in general.
4. noun Fame, reputation.
5. noun Clamor, din, outcry.
6. verb To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

   John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.

Similar words

bruit hearsay rumour gossip chatter whisper talk noise misinformation buzz

Often followed by

that of had was has and is spread about

Word family

rumored rumoring rumors