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Definition of pitter

pitter

/ˈpɪt.ər/
pit · ter
Plural:pitters
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Past Simple:pittered
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Past Participle:pittered
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Present Participle:pittering
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pitter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A handheld kitchen utensil or mechanical device used for removing the stones or pits from fruits such as cherries, olives, or plums.

Example

"She used a cherry pitter to prepare two pounds of fresh fruit for the pie."

2

A light, rapid, and repeated tapping or pattering sound, such as that of raindrops falling on a surface.

Example

"The soft pitter of rain against the windowpane lulled the children to sleep."

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• verb

1

To make a light, rapid, and repeated tapping or pattering sound (especially of rain or small footsteps).

Example

"Light raindrops began to pitter against the canvas roof of our tent."

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• Rhymes for pitter

• Nearby Words

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