150+ Words that rhyme with old

Old is a 1-syllable word with 150 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cold, gold, sold. 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 old

adjective
  1. (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; "his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?"
  2. of long duration; not new; "old tradition"; "old house"; "old wine"; "old country"; "old friendships"; "old money"
  3. (used for emphasis) very familiar; "good old boy"; "same old story"

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Examples of "old" in lyrics

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  • "Son, I quote from the bricks, life's four years old"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "Skeetin' is for the young and old"
    2 Live Crew — Skeeta Man
  • "C.D.'s getting sold, drug selling getting old"
    50/50 Twin f/ Archie Lee, Lester Roy — Hollyhood

What do these rhymes mean?

bold
fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" clear and distinct
cold
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or
gold
made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf
sold
disposed of to a purchaser; "this merchandise is sold"
unfold
develop or come to a promising stage; "Youth blossomed into maturity" open to the view

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with old?
Words that rhyme with old include: cold, gold, sold, unfold, bold, behold, hold, fold, mold, scold, and 140 more.
How many syllables does old have?
Old has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with old?
There are 150 words that rhyme with old: 150 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for old in a song?
The strongest rhymes for old in songwriting are cold, gold, sold. 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 old?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with old include cold, gold, sold, unfold, bold. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cold, gold; 1-syllable: unfold, behold; 2-syllable: controlled, copyhold. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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