Pronunciation: /ˈrʌmbəl/

Definitions of rumble

noun a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumble in the distance.

A2 The rumble of thunder could be heard as the storm approached.

B1 The rumble of the train passing by shook the ground.

B2 The deep rumble of the earthquake could be felt for miles.

C1 The low rumble of the engine signaled the start of the race.

C2 The rumble of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

verb to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud rumble coming from the kitchen.

A2 The thunder began to rumble in the distance.

B1 The engine of the car started to rumble as it accelerated.

B2 The volcano began to rumble, signaling an imminent eruption.

C1 The political unrest in the country continued to rumble on for months.

C2 The debate between the two leaders rumbled on for hours without reaching a resolution.

Examples of rumble in a Sentence

formal The rumble of thunder could be heard in the distance.

informal I could feel the ground rumble as the train passed by.

slang The party was so loud, you could feel the floor rumble!

figurative The anticipation of the upcoming election caused a political rumble among the citizens.

Grammatical Forms of rumble

past tense

rumbled

plural

rumbles

comparative

more rumbling

superlative

most rumbling

present tense

rumbles

future tense

will rumble

perfect tense

has rumbled

continuous tense

is rumbling

singular

rumble

positive degree

rumble

infinitive

to rumble

gerund

rumbling

participle

rumbling

Origin and Evolution of rumble

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'rumble' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the Old Norse word 'rumla' meaning to thunder or make a loud noise.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rumble' evolved from its original meaning of a loud noise or thundering sound to also refer to a low, continuous sound like that of distant thunder or the sound of a moving vehicle.