174+ Words that rhyme with nursery

Nursery is a 3-syllable word with 174 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are anniversary, cursory, bursary. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of nursery

noun
  1. a child's room for a baby
  2. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions

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Examples of "nursery" in lyrics

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

  • "And since it's a fact that every kid needs a nursery"
    The Ambassador — It Was Love
  • "Baby suicide bombers hurdle suitcases in a nursery"
    Cage f/ Jello Biafra — Grand Ol' Party Crash
  • "The gun nursery"
    Celph Titled — Right Now

What do these rhymes mean?

anniversary
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
bursary
the treasury of a public institution or religious order
cursory
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way to move about or proceed hurriedly
surgery
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "nursery" has 3 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 nursery?
Words that rhyme with nursery include: anniversary, cursory, bursary, surgery, scurry, surrey, usury, augury, celery, horary, and 164 more.
How many syllables does nursery have?
Nursery has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with nursery?
There are 174 words that rhyme with nursery: 174 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for nursery in a song?
The strongest rhymes for nursery in songwriting are anniversary, cursory, bursary. 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 nursery?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with nursery include anniversary, cursory, bursary, surgery, scurry. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: scurry, surrey; 1-syllable: cursory, bursary; 2-syllable: imagery, advisory. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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