65+ Words that rhyme with opening

Opening is a 3-syllable word with 65 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gardening, awning, caning. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

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

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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?

awning
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
caning
work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
gardening
the cultivation of plants
inning
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
lining
a protective covering that protects an inside surface a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment

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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 gardening, awning, caning 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with opening?
Words that rhyme with opening include: gardening, awning, caning, inning, lining, tuning, cunning, dawning, evening, kenning, and 55 more.
How many syllables does opening have?
Opening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with opening?
There are 65 words that rhyme with opening: 65 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for opening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for opening in songwriting are gardening, awning, caning. 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 opening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with opening include gardening, awning, caning, inning, lining. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: awning, caning; 1-syllable: gardening, evening; 2-syllable: awakening, overweening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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