patter down

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Used to describe something, typically rain, falling with a light, repetitive sound.

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Examples (10)

  • The rain began to patter down on the tin roof.
  • Soft raindrops patter down through the leaves of the old oak tree.
  • We sat inside listening to the rain patter down against the windowpane.
  • A gentle mist started to patter down as we walked through the garden.
  • The steady rhythm of the rain pattering down helped me fall asleep.
  • Listen to how the rain patters down on the dry earth.
  • Small hailstones began to patter down on the greenhouse glass.
  • Autumn leaves patter down onto the pavement in the cooling breeze.
  • The light rain continued to patter down softly throughout the night.
  • I love the sound of the rain pattering down on my umbrella.