48+ Words that rhyme with hourglass
Hourglass is a 2-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alas, amass, bypass. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of hourglass
- noun
- a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes
1 syllable
2 syllables
Examples of "hourglass" in lyrics
See how hourglass is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"For a while, we just danced, laughed, body's an hourglass"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery -
"Hindsight, my mind's right, time run through the hourglass"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole -
"I'm a dinosaur with Jones Beach in my hourglass"
Aesop Rock — Battery
What do these rhymes mean?
- alas
- by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay"
- amass
- collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up" get or gather together
- bypass
- a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center a surgically created
- class
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute
- crevasse
- a deep fissure
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "hourglass" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alas, amass, bypass create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "hourglass" 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.