Definitions

1. noun

a strong, sweet spirit distilled from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses, or from other fermented plant materials; a type of liquor.

“He enjoyed a glass of rum on the beach at sunset.”

2. verb

to make a low, rumbling sound, typically with one’s stomach or a motor.

“The car rumbled to life as the driver turned the key.”

3. verb

to utter indistinct or incoherent sounds, typically with a sense of anxiety or fear.

“She began to rum in the dark, unable to see what was making the noise.”