Pronunciation: /klætər/

Definitions of clatter

noun a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud clatter coming from the kitchen.

A2 The sudden clatter of dishes falling to the floor startled me.

B1 The clatter of hooves on the cobblestone street signaled the arrival of the cavalry.

B2 The clatter of keyboards in the busy office created a constant background noise.

C1 The clatter of construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

C2 The clatter of pots and pans in the restaurant kitchen could be heard throughout the dining area.

verb to make a continuous rattling sound

Example Sentences

A1 The pots and pans clattered as she dropped them on the floor.

A2 The horses' hooves clattered on the cobblestone streets.

B1 The dishes clattered loudly as they were being washed in the kitchen.

B2 The construction workers clattered around the site, making a lot of noise.

C1 The metal machinery clattered as it started up, filling the factory with noise.

C2 The hailstones clattered against the window panes, creating a cacophony of sound.

Examples of clatter in a Sentence

formal The clatter of dishes being washed could be heard from the kitchen.

informal I heard a loud clatter coming from the garage.

slang The clatter of the skateboard wheels on the pavement was music to my ears.

figurative The clatter of opinions in the meeting room made it hard to focus on the task at hand.

Grammatical Forms of clatter

past tense

clattered

plural

clatters

comparative

more clattery

superlative

most clattery

present tense

clatter

future tense

will clatter

perfect tense

have clattered

continuous tense

is clattering

singular

clatter

positive degree

clatter

infinitive

to clatter

gerund

clattering

participle

clattering

Origin and Evolution of clatter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'clatter' originated from Middle English 'clatren' which is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of noisy chatter or clanking.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clatter' has retained its original meaning of a loud, rattling noise, but has also come to be used figuratively to describe a rapid and noisy series of sounds or actions.