Pronunciation: /ˈpætər/
noun a repeated light tapping sound
A1 I could hear the patter of rain on the roof.
A2 The patter of little feet could be heard running down the hallway.
B1 The patter of applause filled the room after the performance.
B2 The patter of raindrops on the window created a soothing sound.
C1 The patter of hooves could be heard as the horses approached.
C2 The patter of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.
verb to make a rapid succession of light tapping sounds
A1 The rain began to patter on the roof.
A2 I could hear the patter of footsteps approaching.
B1 The children's laughter could be heard as they patter around the playground.
B2 The horse's hooves patter softly on the dirt road.
C1 The rhythmic patter of the keyboard filled the quiet office.
C2 The gentle patter of rain against the window was soothing.
formal The patter of rain on the roof was a soothing sound as I worked in my study.
informal I love the patter of my dog's paws as he runs around the house.
slang The patter of gossip in the office was getting out of control.
figurative The patter of applause filled the room as the speaker finished their inspiring speech.
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