noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Unverified information spread among people; can be neutral or negative depending on context. Often used with する to mean 'to spread rumors' or 'to gossip'.
彼女が結婚するという噂を聞いた。
I heard a rumor that she is getting married.
あの話はただの噂に過ぎない。
That story is nothing more than gossip.
クラスメートが噂をしている。
My classmates are gossiping.