170+ Words that rhyme with nonsense

Nonsense is a 2-syllable word with 170 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are defense, commence, condense. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of nonsense

adjective
  1. having no intelligible meaning; "nonsense syllables"; "a nonsensical jumble of words"
noun
  1. a message that seems to convey no meaning
  2. ornamental objects of no great value

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Examples of "nonsense" in lyrics

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

  • "Funning gunning, but I'm summing up the nonsense"
    3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
  • "Good time guaranteed, take no nonsense"
    The 7A3 — Drums of Steel
  • "You tried to hop the fence on false pretence that's nonsense"
    Adam F f/ Carl Thomas, Guru — Karma (Comes Back Around)

What do these rhymes mean?

commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
immense
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; "huge government spending
suspense
apprehension about what is going to happen an uncertain cognitive state

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "nonsense" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with nonsense?
Words that rhyme with nonsense include: defense, commence, condense, suspense, immense, incense, pretense, defence, dispense, expense, and 160 more.
How many syllables does nonsense have?
Nonsense has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with nonsense?
There are 170 words that rhyme with nonsense: 170 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for nonsense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for nonsense in songwriting are defense, commence, condense. 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 nonsense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with nonsense include defense, commence, condense, suspense, immense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: flense, tense; 1-syllable: defense, commence; 2-syllable: commonsense, consequence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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