87+ Words that rhyme with cross
Cross is a 1-syllable word with 87 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are boss, loss, toss. 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 cross
- adjective
- extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis; "cross members should be all steel"; "from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully"; "transversal vibrations"; "transverse colon"
- annoyed and irritable
- noun
- a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
1 syllable
- boss
- loss
- toss
- floss
- moss
- dos
- doss
- ross
- joss
- sauce
- dross
- gloss
- cos
- kos
- fosse
- crosse
- hawse
- os
- bos
- das
- coss
- poss
- los
- kross
- oss
- soss
- las
- cros
- krausse
- noss
- yoss
- zoss
- fauss
- knous
- mauss
- nauss
- knauss
- stauss
- schloss
- koss
- clos
- bross
- fross
- ploss
- pross
- clauss
- bros
- rosse
- goss
- voss
- gosse
- foss
- krause
- sloss
- vause
- blas
- ros
- bras
- bloss
- bosse
- closs
- kloss
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "cross" in lyrics
See how cross is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Crucified rapper, nail him down to a cross"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now? -
"Ask the police, how we get clapped on the cross"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down -
"And a time I burn a cross"
504 Boyz — Life is Serious
What do these rhymes mean?
- boss
- exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield" a person who exercises control over workers
- floss
- a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth use dental
- loss
- something that is lost; "the car was a total loss
- moss
- tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
- toss
- the act of flipping a coin (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "cross" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like boss, loss, toss create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Frequently asked questions
- What rhymes with cross?
- Words that rhyme with cross include: boss, loss, toss, floss, moss, dos, doss, ross, lacrosse, joss, and 77 more.
- How many syllables does cross have?
- Cross has 1 syllable.
- How many words rhyme with cross?
- There are 87 words that rhyme with cross: 87 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for cross in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for cross in songwriting are boss, loss, toss. 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 cross?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cross include boss, loss, toss, floss, moss. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: boss, loss; 1-syllable: lacrosse, emboss; 2-syllable: semigloss, albatross. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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