Words that rhyme with lava

Lava is a 2-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are balaclava, cadaver, cassava. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of lava

noun
  1. rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

Examples of "lava" in lyrics

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

  • "I heat it right up, burnin like it's lava"
    Afu-Ra f/ Rasheedah — Caliente
  • "Beats is cooked, base burnin' like it's lava"
    Afu-Ra — Whirlwind Thru Cities
  • "Heated up, sweatin' from the lava"
    Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks

What do these rhymes mean?

balaclava
a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
cadaver
the dead body of a human being; "the cadaver was intended for dissection
cassava
a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca
genre
a kind of literary or artistic work a style of expressing yourself in writing an expressive style of music a class of
guava
small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit small tropical American shrubby tree

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lava" 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.

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