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191+ Words that rhyme with cushion

Cushion is a 2-syllable word with 191 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pincushion, ashen, ration. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of cushion

noun
  1. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"
  2. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
  3. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "cushion" in lyrics

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

  • "Murder, of holy, in cushion"
    Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Odessa
  • "Then we can get sneaky, kind of freaky on the cushion"
    A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — Spike the Punch
  • "Always bouncin back, got it keep the cushion"
    ASAP Rocky f/ Main Attrakionz, Ol' Dirty Bastard — Leaf

What do these rhymes mean?

ashen
anemic looking from illness or emotion; "a face turned ashen"; "the invalid's blanched cheeks
fashion
how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking
freshen
make (to feel) fresh; "The cool water refreshed us" become or make oneself fresh again
pincushion
a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
ration
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "cushion" 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 cushion?
Words that rhyme with cushion include: pincushion, ashen, ration, fashion, freshen, harshen, passion, russian, session, aversion, and 181 more.
How many syllables does cushion have?
Cushion has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with cushion?
There are 191 words that rhyme with cushion: 191 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cushion in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cushion in songwriting are pincushion, ashen, ration. 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 cushion?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cushion include pincushion, ashen, ration, fashion, freshen. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: an; 1-syllable: ashen, ration; 2-syllable: pincushion, aversion. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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