pattering

[ˈpætərɪŋ]

pattering Definition

• 1. the sound of a repeated light tapping
• 2. the sound of footsteps

Using pattering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pattering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pattering of raindrops on the roof was soothing.

• Example

  I heard the pattering of little feet coming down the stairs.

• Example

  The pattering of the horse's hooves echoed through the valley.

pattering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pattering

• tapping
• patting
• beating
• drumming
• thudding

Phrases with pattering

• pitter-patter

  a series of quick, light tapping sounds

  Example

  I could hear the pitter-patter of raindrops on the window.

• pattering of rain

  the sound of raindrops falling on a surface

  Example

  The pattering of rain on the roof lulled me to sleep.

• pattering of feet

  the sound of footsteps

  Example

  I woke up to the pattering of feet in the hallway.

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Summary: pattering in Brief

'Pattering' [ˈpætərɪŋ] refers to the sound of a repeated light tapping or footsteps. It can be used to describe the sound of raindrops falling on a surface, as in 'The pattering of rain on the roof lulled me to sleep,' or the sound of footsteps, as in 'I woke up to the pattering of feet in the hallway.'