rhyme
noun
identity in sound of some part, especially the end, of words or lines of verse.
rhymes
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pluralof rhyme.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof rhyme (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
rhymenounidentity in sound of some part, especially the end, of words or lines of verse.
Example Sentences
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“The parents learn the value of those interactions with their children. The importance of spending time truly talking, not just directive talk … but open-ended questions, using songs and rhymes, storytelling, descriptive language.”
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
The problem with the 2030s is that it rhymes with the 1930s, which was a horrible period for geopolitical crises.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
The time signature 6/8 is very common for children’s rhymes and songs.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
