169+ Words that rhyme with drain

Drain is a 1-syllable word with 169 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pain, brain, chain. 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 drain

noun
  1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
  2. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
  3. a pipe through which liquid is carried away

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Examples of "drain" in lyrics

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

  • "Forgetting the pain, letting it stream down the drain"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "Cut 'em up in pieces, then flush 'em down the drain"
    9th Prince — Prince of New York
  • "From the Land Down Under the pipe storms drain"
    Aceyalone — The Energy

What do these rhymes mean?

bane
something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life"
brain
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull
cain
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man
chain
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command
pain
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension" emotional distress

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with drain?
Words that rhyme with drain include: pain, brain, chain, bane, cain, cane, spain, rain, fain, gain, and 159 more.
How many syllables does drain have?
Drain has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with drain?
There are 169 words that rhyme with drain: 169 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for drain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for drain in songwriting are pain, brain, chain. 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 drain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with drain include pain, brain, chain, bane, cain. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pain, brain; 1-syllable: again, arcane; 2-syllable: ascertain, aquitaine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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