55+ Words that rhyme with portland
Portland is a 2-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are command, contraband, demand. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of portland
- noun
- freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
- largest city in Maine in the southwestern corner of the state
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "portland" in lyrics
See how portland is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"They had a flight to catch early in the mornin' to Portland"
B-Legit f/ Too $hort — So International -
"The first time I sit her down I was in Portland"
Fed-X — Places -
"Old school cars be trailblazin like Portland"
Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Murphy Lee, P.Diddy, Snoop Dogg — Welcome to Atlanta (Remix)
What do these rhymes mean?
- command
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something a military unit or region under the control of a single
- contraband
- distributed or sold illicitly; "the black economy pays no taxes" goods whose importation or exportation or possession
- demand
- an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing" the ability and desire to purchase goods
- disband
- cause to break up or cease to function
- expand
- extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands" become larger in size or volume or quantity
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "portland" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like command, contraband, demand create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "portland" 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.