Meaning & use
patter
A rapid succession of light tapping sounds, or fast, fluent talk used to persuade or entertain.
See it in a sentence
The patter of rain on the roof lulled her to sleep within minutes.
The salesman's smooth patter kept customers listening long after they meant to leave.
A note on using this word
Patter covers two related senses: a light repeated sound, and quick, practiced speech used by performers or salespeople.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make a rapid series of light tapping sounds.
Rain pattered against the window as the storm rolled through town.
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