134+ Words that rhyme with poor

Poor is a 1-syllable word with 134 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are door, floor, before. 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 poor

adjective
  1. deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim"; "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy; "piteous appeals for help"; "pitiable homeless children"; "a pitiful fate"; "Oh, you poor thing"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "a wretched life"
  2. having little money or few possessions; "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"; "the proverbial poor artist living in a garret"
  3. characterized by or indicating poverty; "the country had a poor economy"; "they lived in the poor section of town"

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Examples of "poor" in lyrics

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

  • "Crucify the rhyme like Jesus, lead up on the poor"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute
  • "Mingled with the rich, a product of the poor"
    The 7A3 f/ Frank Stallone — Take You Back (Home Sweet Home)
  • "No support, pirate moving in ya ships poor"
    9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Top Secret

What do these rhymes mean?

abhor
find repugnant; "I loathe that man"; "She abhors cats"
before
earlier in time; previously; "I had known her before"; "as I said before
decor
decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
door
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door
floor
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with poor?
Words that rhyme with poor include: door, floor, before, abhor, decor, ashore, boor, cure, anymore, darfur, and 124 more.
How many syllables does poor have?
Poor has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with poor?
There are 134 words that rhyme with poor: 134 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for poor in a song?
The strongest rhymes for poor in songwriting are door, floor, before. 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 poor?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with poor include door, floor, before, abhor, decor. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: door, floor; 1-syllable: before, abhor; 2-syllable: anymore, raconteur. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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