noun
definition
A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.
example
I could hear the patter of mice running about in the dark.
verb
definition
To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
example
The bullets pattered into the log-cabin walls.
definition
To spatter; to sprinkle.
Examples of patter in a Sentence
Add a flat patter or large dinner plate in a coordinating color or theme to the top.
You know how it's impossible for even the best real-life NFL quarterback to run to the right hash mark, and throw a no-look, 20-yard curl patter back to the left to a well-covered receiver?
There are hundreds of items available for animal lovers to purchase, including cat lady lounge pants, peace dove bathrobes or pitter patter lounge pants.
Townes does manage to squeeze in the often repeated stage patter.
There is no overt sale patter; visitors are told they must find a teacher who suits them.
Stay focused Don't let the salesperson 's patter distract you.
The deep voice ceased its booming chant and all he could hear was a faint patter followed by dull thuds directly above him.
And whoever 's doing the talky bits has a great line in patter.
Only the stuttering rifles ' rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons.
Next morning, I heard the pitter patter of my sisters moving around the house.
He has the arrogant patter of the policeman combined with the careful delivery of the part-time public speaker.
Don't try to use any clever sales patter.
The weather was fine, dry and sunny, and all aboard were chatty about the usual dive patter.
Outside all was quiet save for the gentle patter of the rain on the windows, the storm having lost much of its ferocity.
One of the coolest childrenswear brands around for street-wise kids is expecting the tiny patter of feet.
Impressive and extensive Act including not just great songs but great patter, all round entertainment for all.
The show is a dazzling display of dexterity, accompanied by a steady stream of comic patter.
Stay focused Do n't let the salesperson 's patter distract you.
Nature sleuths sought Bedfordshire folk who love listening for the patter of tiny feet should contact the Forestry Commission right away.
The electrodes are connected to a computer that measures the heart's electrical impulses and records them in a zigzag patter on a moving strip of paper.
For example, one t-shirt from Bella Blu Maternity has two footprints beside the words "Pitter Patter" as its design.
Study your grid and attack their ships using a wave patter beginning with the middle numbers and letters then working out.
Perhaps there is a gadget that would make his or her heart go pitter patter.
During an EKG, small electrode patches are attached to the skin on the chest and connected to a computer that measures the heart's electrical impulses and records them in a zigzag patter on a moving strip of paper.