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56+ Words that rhyme with dross

Dross is a 1-syllable word with 56 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are boss, cos, loss. 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 dross

noun
  1. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed; "there were impurities in the water"
  2. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "dross" in lyrics

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

  • "Killin' 'em off and leave their bodies hummin' like Luther Van Dross"
    Spice 1 f/ Rosa Knight — Stickin' to the 'G' Code
  • "Buy terms divine in selling hours of dross;"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXLVI

What do these rhymes mean?

boss
exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield" a person who exercises control over workers
cos
ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right- angled triangle lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a
loss
something that is lost; "the car was a total loss
moss
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
toss
the act of flipping a coin (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dross?
Words that rhyme with dross include: boss, cos, loss, moss, toss, crosse, joss, across, coss, cross, and 46 more.
How many syllables does dross have?
Dross has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dross?
There are 56 words that rhyme with dross: 56 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dross in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dross in songwriting are boss, cos, loss. 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 dross?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dross include boss, cos, loss, moss, toss. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: boss, cos; 1-syllable: across, emboss; 2-syllable: semigloss. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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