61+ Words that rhyme with dory

Dory is a 2-syllable word with 61 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are lorry, glory, story. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of dory

noun
  1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
  2. pike-like freshwater perches
  3. marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters

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Examples of "dory" in lyrics

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

  • "The whole story is getting money, and livin' honkey dory"
    Cru — Bubblin'
  • "After me or before me, everything's honky dory"
    Emanon — The Waiting Room
  • "john dory"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

glory
a state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself" brilliant radiant beauty
lorry
a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
saury
slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters
storey
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
story
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "dory" 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 dory?
Words that rhyme with dory include: lorry, glory, story, storey, saury, montessori, flory, florey, quarry, inventory, and 51 more.
How many syllables does dory have?
Dory has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dory?
There are 61 words that rhyme with dory: 61 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dory in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dory in songwriting are lorry, glory, story. 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 dory?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dory include lorry, glory, story, storey, saury. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: corrie, curie; 1-syllable: lorry, glory; 2-syllable: satori, centaury. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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