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patter n

Patter means a rapid succession of light sounds, words, or taps. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of patter

  • a rapid succession of light sounds, words, or taps

Usage examples of patter

The patter of rain against the roof helped her fall asleep.

The actor’s quick patter kept the audience laughing.

Footsteps made a soft patter on the wooden stairs.

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