Pattered: meaning, definitions and examples

repeated sound

Pattered refers to a quick, light, and often rhythmic sound. This term is commonly used to describe the sound of rain falling lightly on a surface, footsteps, or the rustling of small animals moving across the ground. Pattering conveys a sense of gentleness and can evoke imagery of a peaceful, serene setting. It is often used in literature to create an atmospheric ambiance.

danced, pitter-pattered, tapped, thudded

Examples of usage

• The rain pattered softly against the window.

• The children pattered down the hall in their bare feet.

• The leaves rustled as the wind pattered through them.

• She listened to the pattered rhythm of the drumming rain.