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49+ Words that rhyme with cost

Cost is a 1-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are lost, frost, accost. 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 cost

noun
  1. the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
  2. the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); "the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver"; "he puts a high price on his services"; "he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection"
  3. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?"

1 syllable

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Examples of "cost" in lyrics

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

  • "And if I call on em, you're gonna pay the cost"
    Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Just Kickin' Lyrics
  • "All that glitter and gloss won't even cost"
    Aceyalone — Never Come Back
  • "But I'm cool down here boss, whatever the cost"
    Aceyalone f/ Goapele — Moonlit Skies

What do these rhymes mean?

accost
speak to someone approach with an offer of sexual favors; "he was solicited by a prostitute
crossed
placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks
defrost
make or become free of frost or ice; "Defrost the car window"
frost
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) weather cold enough to cause freezing the
lost
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered; "a lost child"; "lost friends

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cost?
Words that rhyme with cost include: lost, frost, accost, crossed, defrost, exhaust, embossed, last, cast, recast, and 39 more.
How many syllables does cost have?
Cost has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cost?
There are 49 words that rhyme with cost: 49 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cost in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cost in songwriting are lost, frost, accost. 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 cost?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cost include lost, frost, accost, crossed, defrost. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lost, frost; 1-syllable: accost, crossed; 2-syllable: embossed, alecost. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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