Words that rhyme with canterbury
Canterbury is a 4-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are actuary, aerie, apiary. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of canterbury
- a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
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Examples of "canterbury" in lyrics
See how canterbury is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Can it be one of the worlds best from Canterbury"
Scribe — The Crusader -
"Next time you come on down to North Canterbury"
Scribe — Not Many -
"South Canterbury"
Scribe — Not Many
What do these rhymes mean?
- actuary
- someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to
- aerie
- the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
- apiary
- a shed containing a number of beehives
- barberry
- any of numerous plants of the genus Berberis having prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries
- blubbery
- swollen with fat; "blubber cheeks"; "blubber lips"; "a coarse blubbery individual"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "canterbury" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like actuary, aerie, apiary create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "canterbury" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.