rhyme

1 of 2noun

/raɪm/

Forms:rhymes

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

Rhyme is a literary device where words with similar ending sounds are used together, often at the end of lines in poetry or song lyrics. It is commonly employed to create rhythm, musicality, and cohesion. For example, in the lines "The cat sat on the mat" and "He wore a hat that looked flat", the words "mat" and "flat" rhyme. Rhymes can enhance the structure and aesthetic quality of a text, making it more memorable and engaging.

"Cat" and "hat" are perfect rhymes because they end with the same sound.
Poets often use rhyme to create rhythm in their verses.
The children enjoyed making up rhymes during their playtime.
He couldn't think of a good rhyme for "night" in his song.
The poet carefully chose words with rhymes that enhanced the meaning.

Synonyms:

rime

a short piece of poem

The children recited a cute rhyme about a cat and a hat.
She wrote a playful rhyme for her friend's birthday card.
The rhyme made it easier for the kids to remember the lesson.
The poet's rhyme captured the joy of spring in just four lines.
The rhyme was simple but had a deep meaning.

Synonyms:

verse