rhyme

[rahym] / raɪm /

NOUN

poetry in which lines end with like sounds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cadence poem poetry rhythm tune verse

STRONG

alliteration beat couplet doggerel harmony measure meter ode poesy rune song

WEAK

half-rhyme iambic pentameter nursery rhyme slant rhyme vowel-chime

Antonyms

STRONGEST

prose

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That does tend to rhyme a little more with the current day.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“I don’t have a rhyme or reason for the words I make up,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

"There is no rhyme or reason to it."

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Young Dolly also had a gift for rhyme and a keen ear for rhythm and sound.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

Rhythm: the rhyme is very simple with 8 beats in each line.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin