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131+ Words that rhyme with bold

Bold is a 1-syllable word with 131 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cold, hold, old. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of bold

adjective
  1. fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure"
  2. clear and distinct; "bold handwriting"; "a figure carved in bold relief"; "a bold design"
  3. very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "bold" in lyrics

See how bold is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Yo, we unfold, leaving you cold for acting bold"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load
  • "Thirty six months younger than my brother, I was bold"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "So very beautiful but yet so bold"
    2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer

What do these rhymes mean?

cold
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or
gold
made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf
hold
the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man
old
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
unfold
develop or come to a promising stage; "Youth blossomed into maturity" open to the view

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "bold" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cold, hold, old create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bold?
Words that rhyme with bold include: cold, hold, old, unfold, gold, behold, untold, fold, scold, enfold, and 121 more.
How many syllables does bold have?
Bold has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with bold?
There are 131 words that rhyme with bold: 131 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bold in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bold in songwriting are cold, hold, old. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with bold?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bold include cold, hold, old, unfold, gold. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cold, hold; 1-syllable: unfold, behold; 2-syllable: controlled, overbold. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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