Words that rhyme with ballast
Ballast is a 2-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afforest, arbalest, breakfast. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of ballast
- noun
- any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
- coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
- an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
2 syllables
3 syllables
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Examples of "ballast" in lyrics
See how ballast is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Never be jealous, no malice, I'll be your ballast"
Princess Superstar — My Life -
"digital ballast"
AOL — AOL -
"tanning bed lighting ballast"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- afforest
- establish a forest on previously unforested land; "afforest the mountains"
- arbalest
- an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges
- breakfast
- the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) eat an early morning meal
- calloused
- having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear; "calloused skin"; "with a workman's callous hands"
- deforest
- remove the trees from; "The landscape was deforested by the enemy attacks"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "ballast" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like afforest, arbalest, breakfast create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "ballast" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.