58+ Words that rhyme with down

Down is a 1-syllable word with 3 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are town, sundown, touchdown. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes. There are also 55 near rhymes (slant rhymes) for more creative flexibility.

Definition of down

adverb
  1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down"; "rode the lift up and skied down"; "prices plunged downward"
  2. away from a more central or a more northerly place; "was sent down to work at the regional office"; "worked down on the farm"; "came down for the wedding"; "flew down to Florida"
  3. paid in cash at time of purchase; "put ten dollars down on the necklace"

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Near rhymes for down

These words don't rhyme perfectly but share similar ending sounds (slant rhymes).

Examples of "down" in lyrics

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

  • "Playa from the point down"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "We are family but how we gonna lay it down?"
    Melodie f/ 12 O'Clock — Stay With Me
  • "I can get your head popped off with no money down"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Lil' Fame (M.O.P.) — Thugathon

What do these rhymes mean?

sundown
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
touchdown
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line a landing (as the wheels
town
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with down?
Words that rhyme with down include: town, clown, crown, brown, frown, uptown, drown, showdown, breakdown, downtown, and 48 more.
How many syllables does down have?
Down has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with down?
There are 58 words that rhyme with down: 3 perfect rhymes and 55 near rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for down in a song?
The strongest rhymes for down in songwriting are town, sundown, touchdown. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes like clown, crown — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with down?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with down include town, sundown, touchdown. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: town; 1-syllable: sundown, touchdown. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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