31+ Words that rhyme with drilling

Drilling is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are billing, chilling, filling. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of drilling

noun
  1. the act of drilling
  2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "drilling" in lyrics

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

  • "Ain't no stopping what I'm willing, drilling"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ 12 O'Clock, Prodigal Sunn, Sean Price — 5th Chamber
  • "To the head with lead, is the only thing I'ma be drilling"
    Z-Ro f/ Trae — Hard Times
  • "julie jacobson lapeyre drilling"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

billing
request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month"
chilling
provoking fear terror; "a scary movie
filling
any material that fills a space or container
killing
very funny; "a killing joke"; "sidesplitting antics" an event that causes someone to die the act of terminating a life
milling
corrugated edge of a coin

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "drilling" 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 drilling?
Words that rhyme with drilling include: billing, chilling, filling, killing, milling, tilling, shilling, swilling, schilling, yearling, and 21 more.
How many syllables does drilling have?
Drilling has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with drilling?
There are 31 words that rhyme with drilling: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for drilling in a song?
The strongest rhymes for drilling in songwriting are billing, chilling, filling. 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 drilling?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with drilling include billing, chilling, filling, killing, milling. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: billing, chilling; 1-syllable: unwilling, instilling. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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