B2nounhomescience
US/ˈræt.əl/
UK/ˈræt.əl/
a quick series of short, hard sounds, or a toy that makes this sound
In context
We heard the rattle of loose windows during the storm.
The baby stopped crying as soon as she shook her rattle.
There was a rattle in the engine that the mechanic could not explain.
Words that go with rattle
noun + noun
- baby rattleShe bought a bright baby rattle as a gift.
noun + preposition
- the rattle of keysThe rattle of keys told us he was home.
- rattle of dishesThe rattle of dishes came from the kitchen.
verb + noun
- hear a rattleI can hear a rattle coming from under the car.
adjective + noun
- a loud rattleA loud rattle shook the old bus as it started.
- a faint rattleThere was a faint rattle in the pipes at night.