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43+ Words that rhyme with chicago

Chicago is a 3-syllable word with 43 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are santiago, argot, cargo. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of chicago

noun
  1. largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
  2. a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card

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Examples of "chicago" in lyrics

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

  • "From L.A. to Chicago"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9
  • "Make trips to Hollywood, and Chicago"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Nocturnal Hustlers — Honeycomb
  • "Chicago"
    Antoinette — Never Get Enough

What do these rhymes mean?

argot
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"
cargo
goods carried by a large vehicle
farrago
a motley assortment of things
largo
slowly and broadly very slow in tempo and broad in manner (music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a
santiago
city in the northern Dominican Republic a port city in southeastern Cuba

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "chicago" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with chicago?
Words that rhyme with chicago include: santiago, argot, cargo, largo, farrago, ago, iago, awe, doggo, bow, and 33 more.
How many syllables does chicago have?
Chicago has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with chicago?
There are 43 words that rhyme with chicago: 43 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for chicago in a song?
The strongest rhymes for chicago in songwriting are santiago, argot, cargo. 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 chicago?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with chicago include santiago, argot, cargo, largo, farrago. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: awe, bow; 1-syllable: argot, cargo; 2-syllable: santiago, farrago. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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