Rumble

usgb/ˈrʌmbl/
verb

To make a deep, heavy, somewhat muffled, continuous sound.

The truck rumbled as it started its engine.
Visual representation of "rumble" - To make a deep, heavy, somewhat muffled, continuous sound

Often appears as...

  • rumble of thunder
  • engines rumble
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Implying Power

Use 'rumble' to describe sounds that suggest strength or size, often for vehicles or natural phenomena.

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The ferry rumbled as it approached the dock.
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Not Always Loud

'Rumble' can refer to a sound that is powerful but not necessarily loud or disruptive.

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A distant rumble of thunder was the storm's first warning.
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