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Definition of clatter

clatter

/ˈklæt.ər/
clat · ter
Plural:clatters
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Adjective:clattery
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Past Simple:clattered
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Past Participle:clattered
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Present Participle:clattering
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clatter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other.

Example

"The sudden clatter of dishes in the kitchen woke the entire household."

2

Noisy, rapid talk or lively chatter.

Example

"The lively clatter of the crowded cafe made it difficult to hear the phone call."

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• verb

1

To make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound by striking hard objects together.

Example

"The metal tray clattered to the tile floor when she accidentally dropped it."

2

To move or fall with a series of sharp, rattling noises.

Example

"The horse-drawn carriage clattered along the cobblestone street at dawn."

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• Rhymes for clatter

• Nearby Words

classroom
classwork
classy
clatter
clattery
claude
claudia

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English clatrian, of imitative origin, related to Middle Dutch klateren and Low German klateren.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clatter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clatter
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