pitter-patter

Example Sentences

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The show’s soundtrack and the décor are usually distinctly ’80s, but the pitter-patter of David and Maddie’s bickering and the creativity of the mysteries are timeless.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2023

A noise jolts you awake, and you hear the pitter-patter of tiny, scurrying feet.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Zookeeper Rosie Owen said: "It's so lovely to once again hear the pitter-patter of tiny, spotty and stripy Malayan tapir feet."

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2022

The predictability of this place calms me: the salty air, the sounds of rushing waves, the pitter-patter of the runners, seagulls chirping and the wind dancing on the sand.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2022

We’re both quiet for a few moments as we walk, the rain making pitter-patter sounds against our umbrellas, and our shoes squeaking on the wet sidewalk.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks