35+ Words that rhyme with drown

Drown is a 1-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are down, showdown, clown. 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 drown

verb
  1. cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in work"; "The noise drowned out her speech"
  2. get rid of as if by submerging; "She drowned her trouble in alcohol"
  3. die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating; "The child drowned in the lake"

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Examples of "drown" in lyrics

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

  • "You clown, you don't, you drown"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous
  • "Man pull you under water then I giggle when you drown"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — These Clowns
  • "bring your lifejacket cuz you just might drown"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Tears of a Clown

What do these rhymes mean?

breakdown
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
clown
a rude or vulgar fool a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior act as or like a clown
down
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down
showdown
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
town
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with drown?
Words that rhyme with drown include: down, showdown, clown, breakdown, town, blown, crown, hometown, lockdown, own, and 25 more.
How many syllables does drown have?
Drown has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with drown?
There are 35 words that rhyme with drown: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for drown in a song?
The strongest rhymes for drown in songwriting are down, showdown, clown. 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 drown?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with drown include down, showdown, clown, breakdown, town. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: down, clown; 1-syllable: showdown, breakdown; 2-syllable: hometown, shakedown. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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