Words that rhyme with grates

Grates is a 2-syllable word with 43 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are straits, mates, yeats. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Examples of "grates" in lyrics

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

  • "The feever, the ?Rochie?, the Roseland ?Grates?"
    Chubb Rock f/ Kya — Party Right
  • "Have been through the sewer grates"
    Dark Lotus — Corrosion
  • "grill grates"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

mates
a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
straits
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass
yeats
Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)

Use "grates" in a verse

Ready to write? Generate rap lyrics using "grates" as your theme:

Generate a verse

Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "grates" 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.

Find rhymes for another word