Words that rhyme with orphan
Orphan is a 2-syllable word with 28 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are antiphon, colophon, deafen. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of orphan
- a child who has lost both parents
- someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision
- the first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column
1 syllable
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "orphan" in lyrics
See how orphan is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Man it's the year of the Orphan"
Aesop Rock — 9-5ers Anthem -
"I'm better off in a coffin, it'll be her caught in an orphan"
Bizzy Bone — Jealousy Breeds Envy -
"So ashamed of what you are that you're an orphan"
Brother Ali — Baby Come Home
What do these rhymes mean?
- antiphon
- a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
- colophon
- a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)
- deafen
- be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise" make or render deaf; "a deafening noise" make soundproof; "deafen a room"
- hyphen
- a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is
- leaven
- a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "orphan" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like antiphon, colophon, deafen create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "orphan" 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.