patter
noun/ˈpætər/
Frequency rank: #16,176 most common English word
Meaning
a rapid series of light tapping sounds.
Example sentence
The children listened to the soft patter of rain on the rooftop.
Synonyms & related words
- tapping
- drumming
- pattering
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