65+ Words that rhyme with opening

Opening is a 3-syllable word with 65 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awakening, awning, beginning. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of opening

adjective
  1. first or beginning; "the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth"; "the play's opening scene"
noun
  1. an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall"
  2. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

Examples of "opening" in lyrics

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

  • "Like she wants me to do her grand opening."
    The Beatnuts — Party
  • "Talk opening"
    DJ K.O. f/ K-Hill, Masta Ace, Phonte, Wordsworth — Ladder of Success
  • "Into play, during in the opening"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA f/ Raekwon, RZA — Advanced Pawns (Royal)

What do these rhymes mean?

awakening
the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
awning
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
beginning
serving to begin; "the beginning canto of the poem"; "the first verse" the event consisting of the start of something
caning
work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
christening
giving a Christian name at baptism

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "opening" 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.

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