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74+ Words that rhyme with loss

Loss is a 1-syllable word with 74 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are boss, cross, floss. 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 loss

noun
  1. something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt"
  2. gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business"
  3. the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "loss" in lyrics

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

  • "You can go and caulk it up to a loss"
    9th Wonder f/ Median, Phonte — Band Practice Pt. 2
  • "To find our way back or take it as a loss"
    Aceyalone — Never Come Back
  • "Pace like he mourning a loss"
    Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee

What do these rhymes mean?

across
to the opposite side; "the football field was 300 feet across" transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across"
boss
exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield" a person who exercises control over workers
cross
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
dross
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
floss
a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth use dental

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with loss?
Words that rhyme with loss include: boss, cross, floss, across, dross, toss, crosse, sauce, cos, kos, and 64 more.
How many syllables does loss have?
Loss has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with loss?
There are 74 words that rhyme with loss: 74 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for loss in a song?
The strongest rhymes for loss in songwriting are boss, cross, floss. 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 loss?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with loss include boss, cross, floss, across, dross. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: boss, cross; 1-syllable: across, emboss; 2-syllable: semigloss. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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