9+ Words that rhyme with holmes

Holmes is a 2-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fomes, gromes, combs. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of holmes

noun
  1. a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
  2. United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
  3. United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "holmes" in lyrics

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

  • "What's up, holmes"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans
  • "Refried beans, holmes"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans
  • "It's got me jumpin' like a Mexican jumpin' bean, holmes"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans

What do these rhymes mean?

fomes
genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "holmes" 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 holmes?
Words that rhyme with holmes include: fomes, gromes, combs, poems, domes, homes, biomes, ohms, combes.
How many syllables does holmes have?
Holmes has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with holmes?
There are 9 words that rhyme with holmes: 9 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for holmes in a song?
The strongest rhymes for holmes in songwriting are fomes, gromes, combs. 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 holmes?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with holmes include fomes, gromes, combs, poems, domes. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: combs, poems; 1-syllable: fomes, gromes. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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