Rumbling

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌmblɪŋ/

Definitions of rumbling

noun a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumbling noise coming from the kitchen.

A2 The rumbling of thunder could be heard in the distance.

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

B2 The rumbling of the volcano could be felt for miles around.

C1 The rumbling of the earthquake caused buildings to collapse.

C2 The rumbling of the avalanche could be heard before it hit.

verb present participle of the verb 'rumble', which means to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 The dog was rumbling in its sleep.

A2 The thunderstorm started rumbling in the distance.

B1 The engine of the car was rumbling loudly.

B2 The volcano began rumbling before it erupted.

C1 The political situation in the country is rumbling with unrest.

C2 The underground subway system was rumbling with the sound of trains passing by.

Examples of rumbling in a Sentence

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

informal I woke up to the rumbling of a passing train.

slang The rumbling of my stomach told me it was time for lunch.

figurative The rumbling of discontent among the workers was growing louder.

Grammatical Forms of rumbling

• past tense: rumbled
• plural: rumblings
• comparative: more rumbling
• superlative: most rumbling
• present tense: rumbles
• future tense: will rumble
• perfect tense: has rumbled
• continuous tense: is rumbling
• singular: rumbling
• positive degree: rumble
• infinitive: to rumble
• gerund: rumbling
• participle: rumbling

Origin and Evolution of rumbling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rumbling' originated from the Middle English word 'romblen' which was derived from the Old English word 'rumelian' meaning to make a deep, heavy, continuous sound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rumbling' has retained its original meaning of a deep, heavy sound, but has also been extended to describe a variety of low, continuous noises such as distant thunder or the sound of a stomach growling.