16+ Words that rhyme with dusk

Dusk is a 1-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brusque, busk, husk. 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 dusk

noun
  1. the time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night"
verb
  1. become dusk

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "dusk" in lyrics

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

  • "Yo, we're regulatin' to buck them dawn to dusk"
    Above the Law f/ MC Ren — Killaz in the Park
  • "Consider me part of the dust, in the dusk"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "So I get it done in daylight push the product at dusk"
    Atherton — Get Happy or Die

What do these rhymes mean?

brusque
marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply
busk
play music in a public place and solicit money for it; "three young men were busking in the plaza"
husk
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds outer
musk
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer
rusk
slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dusk?
Words that rhyme with dusk include: brusque, busk, husk, musk, rusk, tusk, cusk, brusk, cornhusk, kuske, and 6 more.
How many syllables does dusk have?
Dusk has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dusk?
There are 16 words that rhyme with dusk: 16 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dusk in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dusk in songwriting are brusque, busk, husk. 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 dusk?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dusk include brusque, busk, husk, musk, rusk. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brusque, busk; 1-syllable: cornhusk, unhusk. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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