Pitter is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Pitter meaning
A device that removes pits from fruit such as olives or cherries.
Using Pitter
- The main meaning on this page is: A device that removes pits from fruit such as olives or cherries.
- In the example corpus, pitter often appears in combinations such as: pitter patter, the pitter.
Context around Pitter
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 9 start, 7 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Pitter
- In this selection, "pitter" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, same, visited, visit, patter, pattering and potter stand out and add context to how "pitter" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include aesthetics and pitter potter and anxious with pitter pattering drums. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "pitter" sits close to words such as aaj, abn and aboriginals, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with pitter
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Sometimes those idle pitter-patters turn into rapidly approaching footsteps or wing flaps. (13 words)
The children from Pitter Patter Academy in Wychwood recently held a Dress Up Day. (14 words)
The maggots, starved for oxygen, writhe and jump in the bag, creating a "pitter-patter" sound. (16 words)
This did not stop him looking for more stage work, however, and he went on to successfully audition for a chorus part in the William B. Friedlander musical Pitter Patter, for which he earned $55 a week—he sent $40 to his mother each week. (45 words)
When I have a batch of cookies in the oven and hear the rain pitter-pattering on the windows, I can’t help but hum cheerfully along with the carols on the radio. (33 words)
Personal life Cagney's crypt in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery In 1920, Cagney was a member of the chorus for the show Pitter Patter, where he met Frances Willard "Billie" Vernon. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
The case was adjourned until Thursday when Mr Pitter will make his closing speech on behalf of the defendant.
Also celebrated as opening in Tenbury recently are Russell Ankers Jewellery, Eternally Ageless Aesthetics, and Pitter Potter.
Her taut and richly layered music is sometimes tranquil, sometimes pulsing and anxious, with pitter-pattering drums and comforting, resolute keyboards.
The pitter patter of baby feet has been heard at Zoo and Castle - and very small feet at that.
As the interest stays the same, Pitter Patter is already looking ahead to make sure the fun product is well-stocked for the holidays.
Darin the Magician visited Pitter Patter Academy recently and educated the children on safety and being aware of their surroundings.
Mika Gonsalves (four months) sits and poses with the Easter bunny when he came to visit Pitter Patter Academy.
Sometimes those idle pitter-patters turn into rapidly approaching footsteps or wing flaps.
The children from Pitter Patter Academy in Wychwood recently held a Dress Up Day.
When I have a batch of cookies in the oven and hear the rain pitter-pattering on the windows, I can’t help but hum cheerfully along with the carols on the radio.
Whether it is the pitter patter of rodent feet against hardwood floors or mold wedged between bathroom tiles, tenants expect their landlords to fix such problems.
And since it's not all about looks, we also reveal the personality traits that make our hearts go pitter-patter.
Pitter Patter Academy learners Tyla Willis (4) and Tiago Pestana (4) recently received awards for good attendance.
As with Pitter Patter, Cagney went to the audition with little confidence he would get the part.
He also often stayed at the homes of Ruth Pitter and Richard Rees, where he could "change" for his sporadic tramping expeditions.
Personal life Cagney's crypt in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery In 1920, Cagney was a member of the chorus for the show Pitter Patter, where he met Frances Willard "Billie" Vernon.
Pitter had a sympathetic interest in Blair's writing, pointed out weaknesses in his poetry, and advised him to write about what he knew.
Pitter Patter was not hugely successful, but it did well enough to run for 32 weeks, enabling Cagney to join the vaudeville circuit.
The maggots, starved for oxygen, writhe and jump in the bag, creating a "pitter-patter" sound.
This did not stop him looking for more stage work, however, and he went on to successfully audition for a chorus part in the William B. Friedlander musical Pitter Patter, for which he earned $55 a week—he sent $40 to his mother each week.
Common combinations with pitter
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: