The rain pelted the roof, making a drumming sound.

Meaning: The rain hit the roof of the building, making a sound similar to a drum.

Choice of Words: Pelted means hit repeatedly with something. Roof is the top of a building. Drumming is a sound made by hitting a drum.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The rain fell heavily on the roof, making a loud drumming sound.
• Rainwater splashed onto the roof, making a drumming sound.
• The rain pelted the roof like tiny hammers.
• Rain danced on roof, drumming happy tune.
• Rain splashed on window, rhythmic drumming sound.
• The rain danced on the roof, making a rhythmic sound.
• The rain fell gently on the roof, making a soft tapping sound.
• The rain pelted down, soaking the ground and plants.
• Rain fell, drumming on windowpane.
• Hail pelted the ground.