Kilo Lingo

/ˈrʌmbəl/

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Translation

A long, low, rolling sound, like far thunder or a hungry stomach.

Word origin

From Middle English romblen, most likely an imitation of the sound itself.

Origin
Middle English
Root
romblen

Grammar

Gender
Pluralrumbles

Examples

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Thunder, lorries, and trains all make a rumble.

classroom.

Rumble is also a verb; an empty stomach rumbles.

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A heavy machine rumbles when it moves with a low rolling noise.

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This word is part of lesson 58.