Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clatter

verb

/ˈklætər/

Definition

To make a loud, rattling sound or to move with a series of sharp noises.

Examples

The children clattered down the stairs in excitement.
She accidentally dropped the tray, causing it to clatter on the floor.
The horse’s hooves clattered on the cobblestones as it galloped away.

Meaning

Clatter refers to the noise created when objects bump against each other and create a sharp, echoing sound. This term is often used in the context of dishes falling or being dropped, or when someone is walking or running in a way that produces a loud sound.