41+ Words that rhyme with lost

Lost is a 1-syllable word with 41 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cost, accost, frost. 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 lost

adjective
  1. no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered; "a lost child"; "lost friends"; "his lost book"; "lost opportunities"
  2. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity; "I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway"; "the anesthetic left her completely disoriented"
  3. spiritually or physically doomed or destroyed; "lost souls"; "a lost generation"; "a lost ship"; "the lost platoon"

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Examples of "lost" in lyrics

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

  • "Spark words of task force, land of the lost"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers
  • "I guess its better to have loved than to have lost"
    69 Boyz — I Need You '98
  • "Miss a second of instructions, and you might get lost"
    The 7A3 — Drums of Steel

What do these rhymes mean?

accost
speak to someone approach with an offer of sexual favors; "he was solicited by a prostitute
cost
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor the property of having material worth (often
crossed
placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks
defrost
make or become free of frost or ice; "Defrost the car window"
frost
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) weather cold enough to cause freezing the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lost?
Words that rhyme with lost include: cost, accost, frost, defrost, crossed, last, exhaust, embossed, holocaust, pentecost, and 31 more.
How many syllables does lost have?
Lost has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with lost?
There are 41 words that rhyme with lost: 41 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lost in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lost in songwriting are cost, accost, frost. 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 lost?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lost include cost, accost, frost, defrost, crossed. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cost, frost; 1-syllable: accost, defrost; 2-syllable: embossed, holocaust. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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