nounπShareA soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface."I could hear the patter of mice running about in the dark."soundweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch."The bullets pattered into the log-cabin walls."soundnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spatter; to sprinkle."The chef expertly pattedtered the flour onto the countertop. "weathersoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGlib and rapid speech, such as from an auctioneer or a sports commentator."The auctioneer's patter kept the crowd excited, encouraging bids higher and higher. "languagecommunicationentertainmentmediastyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak glibly and rapidly, as does an auctioneer or a sports commentator."The sports commentator pattered on about the exciting game, describing every play with rapid, enthusiastic words. "languagecommunicationentertainmentsportmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repeat the Lord's Prayer."During the stressful exam, Maria began to patter the Lord's Prayer under her breath, hoping for a good grade. "religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pray."Every evening, before bed, she would patter a simple prayer of thanks for her family. "religionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repeat hurriedly; to mutter."The nervous student started to patter excuses about why he was late for class. "languagecommunicationsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who pats."The affectionate patter gently soothed the baby's back. "personactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
