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38+ Words that rhyme with crossing

Crossing is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are icing, casing, facing. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of crossing

noun
  1. traveling across
  2. a shallow area in a stream that can be forded
  3. a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect

2 syllables

4 syllables

5 syllables

6 syllables

Examples of "crossing" in lyrics

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

  • "I stayed in a place called Palmer's Crossing"
    Afroman — Mississippi
  • "And of course, force me to come back double crossing"
    Copywrite — Chill at the Bar
  • "I'ma be in the benz flossin', Look at chicken's crossing"
    Lil' Cease f/ Puff Daddy — Long Time Coming

What do these rhymes mean?

casing
the housing or outer covering of something
facing
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening an ornamental coating to a building a
icing
the formation of frost or ice on a surface a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes (ice hockey) the
lacing
a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to
waxing
(of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "crossing" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with crossing?
Words that rhyme with crossing include: icing, casing, facing, lacing, waxing, bracing, passing, spacing, tracing, voicing, and 28 more.
How many syllables does crossing have?
Crossing has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with crossing?
There are 38 words that rhyme with crossing: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for crossing in a song?
The strongest rhymes for crossing in songwriting are icing, casing, facing. 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 crossing?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with crossing include icing, casing, facing, lacing, waxing. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: icing, casing; 1-syllable: depressing, distressing; 2-syllable: unpromising, embarrassing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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