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138+ Words that rhyme with dry

Dry is a 1-syllable word with 138 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ai, buy, by. 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 dry

adjective
  1. free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet; "dry land"; "dry clothes"; "a dry climate"; "dry splintery boards"; "a dry river bed"; "the paint is dry"
  2. humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit"
  3. lacking moisture or volatile components; "dry paint"

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Examples of "dry" in lyrics

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

  • "All kings hang em for the cliffs side drip dry"
    Aesop Rock — No City
  • "Now my bank account's dry"
    Afroman — Just My Paranoia
  • "Everybody drink until the well runs dry"
    Almeen — Standing Alone

What do these rhymes mean?

ai
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized
bi
a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically)
buy
an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction
by
so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past" in reserve; not for immediate use
bye
you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dry?
Words that rhyme with dry include: ai, buy, by, bye, bi, i, eye, fly, guy, phi, and 128 more.
How many syllables does dry have?
Dry has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dry?
There are 138 words that rhyme with dry: 138 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dry in songwriting are ai, buy, by. 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 dry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dry include ai, buy, by, bye, bi. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ai, buy; 1-syllable: ally, apply; 2-syllable: hereby, thereby. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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