31+ Words that rhyme with older

Older is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are shoulder, boulder, beholder. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of older

adjective
  1. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society"; "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper"; "senior citizen"
  2. used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son; "Bill Adams, Sr."
  3. skilled through long experience; "an old offender"; "the older soldiers"

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Examples of "older" in lyrics

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

  • "And I thought it would change, and when I got older"
    69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest
  • "Well I realise recently that I'm getting older"
    7L & Esoteric — Stalker
  • "I told her, you'll understand when you're older"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Throw 'Em Up

What do these rhymes mean?

beholder
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
boulder
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin a town in north central Colorado
builder
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action a person who creates a business or who
shoulder
the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg a
smolder
a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame; "the smoulder suddenly became a blaze" burn slowly and without a flame

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "older" 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 older?
Words that rhyme with older include: shoulder, boulder, beholder, smolder, builder, alder, balder, bewilder, bodybuilder, molder, and 21 more.
How many syllables does older have?
Older has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with older?
There are 31 words that rhyme with older: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for older in a song?
The strongest rhymes for older in songwriting are shoulder, boulder, beholder. 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 older?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with older include shoulder, boulder, beholder, smolder, builder. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: shoulder, boulder; 1-syllable: beholder, bewilder; 2-syllable: bodybuilder, copyholder. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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