rumble

¹rum·ble

verb \ˈrəm-bəl\

rum·bledrum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of RUMBLE

intransitive verb

1

: to make a low heavy rolling sound <thunder rumbling in the distance>

2

: to travel with a low reverberating sound <wagons rumbled into town>

3

: to speak in a low rolling tone

4

: to engage in a rumble

transitive verb

1

: to utter or emit in a low rolling voice

2

British : to reveal or discover the true character of

— rum·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun

Examples of RUMBLE

1. Thunder rumbled in the distance.
2. The train rumbles through town twice a day.
3. We watched as the trucks rumbled past.
4. The gangs rumbled in the alley.

Origin of RUMBLE

Middle English; akin to Middle High German rummeln to rumble

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to RUMBLE

Synonyms

growl, grumble, lumber, roll

Related Words

boom, drum, thunder; bellow

Rhymes with RUMBLE

bumble, crumble, fumble, grumble, humble, jumble, mumble, scumble, stumble, tumble, umbel

²rumble

noun

Definition of RUMBLE

1

a : a low heavy continuous reverberating often muffled sound (as of thunder)

b : low frequency noise in phonographic playback caused by the transmission of mechanical vibrations by the turntable to the pickup

2

: a seat for servants behind the body of a carriage

3

a : widespread expression of dissatisfaction or unrest

b : a street fight especially among gangs

Examples of RUMBLE

1. I was awakened by the rumble of a train passing by.

First Known Use of RUMBLE

14th century

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble