clatter 1 of 2

noun

Definition of clatternext
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity the clatter of a crowded cafeteria

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clatter

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verb

ˈkla-tər How to pronounce clatter (audio)
as in to rattle
to make a series of short sharp noises horses' hooves clattering on the pavement

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Recent Examples of clatter
Noun
Kids don pinafores, bonnets, and straw hats to study in the one-room schoolhouse, then learn to drive a team of horses or mules and clatter along in a pony cart. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 Both crash to the floor with a loud clatter. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Verb
Added to the mix were pottery workshops and artisan weavers, the traditional hand looms clattering away. — Lucy Gillmore, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 But the moment that may have sealed Argentina’s fate came in the final minutes of second-half stoppage time when Enzo Fernández clattered into Spanish center back Pau Cubarsí at midfield, flipping him head over heels. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clatter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clatter
  1. commotion
  2. rattle
  3. disturbance
  4. clack
  5. hurry
  6. fuss
  7. stir
  8. noise
Noun
  • In the commotion, she was briefly separated from her 85-year-old mother, who lives with her.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That allowed passengers to hear the commotion and discover what was happening.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of commotion
Verb
  • At least 19 people have been killed, thousands of flights have been affected and global markets have been rattled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The vast majority of attention will train on Manning, who looked rattled once again in his fourth season at Texas.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rattle
Noun
  • The vote, which is veto-proof, was met with praise by animal rights groups and park advocates who have long called for the ban citing several incidents where horses crashed or caused disturbances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also a second disturbance several hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda that could develop through Friday while moving north-northeast, the hurricane center advisory said.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturbance
Verb
  • Teeth clacking was recognized 99% of the time and jaw clenching 96% of the time.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Heck, our returning champion Carole wasn’t even in this episode other than clacking away on her keyboard.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of clack
Noun
  • The pass rush couldn’t get close to Chambliss (no sacks, 4 hurries), who was able to find receivers exploiting Missouri’s zone coverage.
    — PJ Green October 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Defensive tackle Will Echoles consistently disrupted the Missouri offensive front for five tackles, two broken up passes, one sack and one quarterback hurry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • The results are often compared to pricier dedicated mirrorless digital cameras, delivered without the fuss of tweaking exposure or heavy post-processing.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
  • With the film opening in theaters across the US on Friday, audiences now have their turn to see what all the fuss is about.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • The video caused a mild, wholesome stir, but a stir nonetheless.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kosmos 2612 is operating in low Earth orbit (LEO), which is part of the reason its activities have created such a stir.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of stir
Noun
  • Stewart and Addyman meanwhile surveyed more than 2,000 parents to identify noises their babies responded to, which included animal sounds and other children’s laughter (both of which feature in the song).
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • North Crowley continues impressive season Ahead of the season, North Crowley was expected to make some noise.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of noise

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“Clatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clatter. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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