rumble

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A loud, continuous shaking or rolling motion; a deep, prolonged sound.

  - "The ground rumbled beneath their feet."
  - "The thunderstorm produced a deafening rumble."
  - "The engine of the old car made a loud rumble."
  - "The crowd rumbled with discontent."

• Noun

  A noisy disturbance or commotion.

  - "The city was filled with the sound of rumbles and shouts."
  - "There was a rumble in the bar as the fight broke out."
  - "The police were called to quell the rumble in the street."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rumble
grumble , tumble , mumble , stumble , rambled , crumble

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Variants

List of all variants of rumble that leads to same result
rumble , rumbled , rumbler , rumblers , rumbles , rumbling , rumble seat , rumble seats , rumble strip , rumble strips , rumble on , rumbled on , rumbles on , rumbling on

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Etymology

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Old English hrumlan, hrumblian; to make a deep, continuous sound; probably imitative.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rumble seat' refers to the back seat of an automobile, which was often located over the rear axle and provided a bouncy, rumbling ride.

2. The term 'rumble strip' is used to describe a raised strip of asphalt on the side of a road, designed to alert drivers when they are drifting out of their lane.

3. The term 'rumble pack' is used to describe the loud, rumbling sound produced by the exhaust system of some cars, particularly muscle cars and hot rods.

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Related Concepts

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1. earthquake: A natural disaster characterized by the shaking and trembling of the ground, which can cause significant damage and loss of life.

2. thunder: The loud, explosive sound produced by lightning striking the atmosphere, often accompanied by rain or other forms of precipitation.

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Culture

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In literature, rumble is often used to describe a disturbance or commotion, such as a riot or a rebellion. In music, it can refer to a heavy, rolling rhythm or sound. In popular culture, the term 'rumble in the jungle' is used to describe a major fight or contest.

How to Memorize "rumble"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud, continuous shaking or rolling motion, like the ground moving beneath your feet or the sound of thunder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a loud, continuous sound or a shaking or rolling motion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym RUMBLE to remember the definition: Rolling Underground Movement Brings Loud Echoes.

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