rhymes

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

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The writing team researched medieval songs and kids’ rhymes to develop the tunes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Certainly anything in the realm of credit that even rhymes with 2008 is something investors should naturally be concerned about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Dixon's fast-paced rhymes helped the songs stand out on the radio, and she became known for phrases such as "We're coming back strong", "M-I-S-T-double-E-Q", "Away we go" and "Enter!"

From BBC • May 22, 2026

One subplot heavily relies on children’s nursery rhymes and playing them backwards to find hidden messages embedded in their melodies.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

“Because ‘ehtiaj’ rhymes with ‘ezdevaj’ so the change is clever.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri