Words that rhyme with city

City is a 2-syllable word with 288 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are necessity, nitty-gritty, paucity. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of city

noun
  1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city"
  2. an incorporated administrative district established by state charter; "the city raised the tax rate"
  3. people living in a large densely populated municipality; "the city voted for Republicans in 1994"

Examples of "city" in lyrics

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

  • "Fly out to Newark, New Jersey, Caravan through the city"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "Gritty with a fitty bow and arrow, New York City"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York
  • "Eight million stories in the butt naked city"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — We in the Realm

What do these rhymes mean?

adiposity
having the property of containing fat; "he recommended exercise to reduce my adiposity"
bitchy
marked by or arising from malice; "a catty remark"
necessity
the condition of being essential or indispensable anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life
nitty-gritty
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument
paucity
an insufficient quantity or number

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "city" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like necessity, nitty-gritty, paucity create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "city" 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.

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