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37+ Words that rhyme with nurse

Nurse is a 1-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are curse, verse, coerce. 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 nurse

noun
  1. one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
  2. a woman who is the custodian of children
verb
  1. try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "nurse" in lyrics

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

  • "For slaps from that d-cup nurse"
    Aesop Rock — Facemelter *
  • "Slash teacher, slash preacher, slash changed nurse"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Scarface — Mom Praying
  • "My arms thirst a hug from a beautiful swan nurse"
    Bless 1 f/ Kissey Asplund — Return to the Source

What do these rhymes mean?

coerce
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job
curse
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
hearse
a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle
purse
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
verse
literature in metrical form a piece of poetry a line of metrical text compose verses or put into verse

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with nurse?
Words that rhyme with nurse include: curse, verse, coerce, hearse, purse, worse, averse, adverse, converse, reverse, and 27 more.
How many syllables does nurse have?
Nurse has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with nurse?
There are 37 words that rhyme with nurse: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for nurse in a song?
The strongest rhymes for nurse in songwriting are curse, verse, coerce. 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 nurse?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with nurse include curse, verse, coerce, hearse, purse. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: curse, verse; 1-syllable: averse, adverse; 2-syllable: intersperse, universe. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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