Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhyme
noun
/raɪm/
Definition
A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry and songwriting.
Examples
- “The cat sat on the mat.” is an example of a rhyme.
- In the poem, every second line has a rhyme with the first line.
- Kids love to sing nursery rhymes with catchy melodies.
Meaning
The term refers to the correspondence of sound between words, particularly at the end of lines in poems or songs.
Synonyms
- verse
- poetry
- correspondence
