30+ Words that rhyme with lime

Lime is a 1-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are time, summertime, crime. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of lime

noun
  1. a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
  2. a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
  3. a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

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Examples of "lime" in lyrics

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

  • "What you like in your drink girl lemon or lime"
    504 Boyz — Thug Girl 2
  • "And get the crowd hype like Patron and lime"
    9th Prince f/ Don Don — Young Black Millions
  • "Blunts filled with the citrus mixed with orange lime"
    Action Bronson — Barry Horowitz

What do these rhymes mean?

clime
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales
crime
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
prime
first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister" used of the first or originating agent
summertime
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
time
an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lime?
Words that rhyme with lime include: time, summertime, crime, clime, prime, chyme, lifetime, dime, grime, climb, and 20 more.
How many syllables does lime have?
Lime has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with lime?
There are 30 words that rhyme with lime: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lime in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lime in songwriting are time, summertime, crime. 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 lime?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lime include time, summertime, crime, clime, prime. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: time, crime; 1-syllable: daytime, sublime; 2-syllable: summertime, lifetime. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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