24+ Words that rhyme with hollow

Hollow is a 2-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are follow, swallow, apollo. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hollow

adjective
  1. not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; "a hollow wall"; "a hollow tree"; "hollow cheeks"; "his face became gaunter and more hollow with each year"
  2. as if echoing in a hollow space; "the hollow sound of footsteps in the empty ballroom"
  3. devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments"

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Examples of "hollow" in lyrics

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

  • "When I turn to beast, your rhymes hollow"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — We in the Realm
  • "You just have a man if your soul is hollow"
    The 7A3 — Drums of Steel
  • "Brother there's no tomorrow, we make time hollow"
    Akrobatik f/ Mr. Lif — Beast Mode

What do these rhymes mean?

apollo
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto
follow
to travel behind, go after, come after; "The ducklings followed their mother around the pond
rollo
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
swallow
a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough
wallow
a puddle where animals go to wallow an indolent or clumsy rolling about

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hollow" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hollow?
Words that rhyme with hollow include: follow, swallow, apollo, rollo, wallow, dalo, au, hollo, shallow, depalo, and 14 more.
How many syllables does hollow have?
Hollow has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hollow?
There are 24 words that rhyme with hollow: 24 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hollow in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hollow in songwriting are follow, swallow, apollo. 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 hollow?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hollow include follow, swallow, apollo, rollo, wallow. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: au, aux; 1-syllable: follow, swallow; 2-syllable: apollo, depalo. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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