Search
Select the dictionary language
Patter
01
a series of rapid, light sounds occurring in quick succession
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The patter of raindrops on the window was calming and rhythmic.
02
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
to patter
01
to make a light repeated sound, especially by tapping on something
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
patter
3rd person singular
patters
Present participle
pattering
Past simple
pattered
Past participle
pattered
Examples
The rain began to patter softly on the roof, creating a soothing sound.
Lexical Tree
patter
pat
