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noun

Definition of patternext
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as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this their patter could be heard down the hall

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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field the patter of highbrow criticism that one hears in fashionable art galleries

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patter

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verb

ˈpa-tər How to pronounce patter (audio)
as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation the toddler pattered on for what seemed like hours

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Recent Examples of patter
Noun
The soft lining is warm and comfy and the fun holiday patters on the fleece side of the blanket add some festivity to your home. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2024 Ever the needler, Travis hands her money to buy a book to learn to speak English, because her hillbilly patter will drive him crazy. — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
The droplets of rain on the stage jumped as each of her feet pattered on the LED screen stage. — Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024 Rain pattered against windows and rattled off rooftops, sending streams of water across sidewalks and cobblestone streets and into gutters. — Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for patter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patter
  1. chatter
  2. terminology
  3. chat
  4. talk
  5. dialect
  6. converse
  7. vocabulary
  8. rattle
Noun
  • The combat is usually riddled with party chatter and characters shouting their special moves, which creates a high-energy crescendo of sights and sounds when paired with the excellent battle music.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This set off some table-wide chatter about the most recent World Series, which the Yankees lost to the Dodgers in somewhat humiliating fashion, capped off by a disastrous error-riddled inning that saw a five-run lead evaporate in the decisive Game 5.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • This can hamper an enterprise’s ability to differentiate its services, particularly when specialized tasks or industry-specific terminology are involved.
    — Eli David, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Sailing lessons: Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program during this six-session class.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of terminology
Verb
  • In addition to being ruled by the messenger planet, Mercury retrograde in your 11th house of associations, networks and community affairs could make the group chat a tad bit chaotic.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • For people who are just reading or doodling or watching TV, or for a kid who needs something basic but reliable for games and school and chatting?
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of chat
Noun
  • Is there a chance for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine?
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Compass is in advanced talks to buy Berkshire’s HomeServices of America , and a deal could come together soon, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of talk
Noun
  • Similarly, when Mari speaks on the phone to her clients, her Miami dialect drops completely.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Declan has been reading up on local lore, revealing that there are 13 different dialects in the area, which also boasts a church made entirely of bundled hay.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
Definition of dialect
Verb
  • Inspired by Ray Kurtzweil’s book, How to Create a Mind, Dara worked on capturing his grandfather’s wisdom in code, enabling him to converse with and immortalize him through a digital twin.
    — Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Both features are part of Project Astra, Google’s multimodal AI assistant that can detect what’s around it and converse with users.
    — Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of converse
Noun
  • That’s the only way to have our own narratives and our own vocabulary.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • In his art practice, Johnson is known for his sharp meditations on race and class rooted in a more organic vocabulary steeped in sculptural and painterly traditions.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of vocabulary
Verb
  • Context: Republican and Democratic congressional districts alike have been rattled by Musk's tactics for slashing government funding and terminating chunks of the federal workforce.
    — Kristal Dixon, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to intense uncertainty, Wall Street has been rattled by signs of a sputtering economy.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
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