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113+ Words that rhyme with cold

Cold is a 1-syllable word with 113 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gold, old, hold. 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 cold

adjective
  1. having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration; "a cold climate"; "a cold room"; "dinner has gotten cold"; "cold fingers"; "if you are cold, turn up the heat"; "a cold beer"
  2. extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion; "a cold unfriendly nod"; "a cold and unaffectionate person"; "a cold impersonal manner"; "cold logic"; "the concert left me cold"
  3. having lost freshness through passage of time; "a cold trail"; "dogs attempting to catch a cold scent"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "cold" in lyrics

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

  • "Friends when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "under lamps of the Serch, cold"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "Anbd now I spend em in cold '89"
    415 — 415

What do these rhymes mean?

bold
fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" clear and distinct
fold
an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers
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

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cold?
Words that rhyme with cold include: gold, old, hold, fold, bold, sold, unfold, behold, mold, untold, and 103 more.
How many syllables does cold have?
Cold has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cold?
There are 113 words that rhyme with cold: 113 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cold in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cold in songwriting are gold, old, hold. 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 cold?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cold include gold, old, hold, fold, bold. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: gold, old; 1-syllable: unfold, behold; 2-syllable: household, controlled. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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