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100+ Words that rhyme with prior

Prior is a 1-syllable word with 100 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are buyer, briar, brier. 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 prior

adjective
  1. earlier in time
noun
  1. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

1 syllable

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Examples of "prior" in lyrics

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

  • "Instant messages until today became the prior"
    The 49ers — Mesmerized
  • "What you coke'd up like Richard Prior"
    DL Incognito — Head Rush
  • "I went back to a quote about his dad passin a year prior"
    D-Sisive — Russell Peters

What do these rhymes mean?

briar
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips a very prickly
brier
tangled mass of prickly plants a thorny stem or twig Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright
buyer
a person who buys
choir
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony a family of similar musical instrument playing together the area
crier
a person who weeps (formerly) an official who made public announcements a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with prior?
Words that rhyme with prior include: buyer, briar, brier, choir, crier, plier, dire, dyer, fire, hire, and 90 more.
How many syllables does prior have?
Prior has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with prior?
There are 100 words that rhyme with prior: 100 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for prior in a song?
The strongest rhymes for prior in songwriting are buyer, briar, brier. 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 prior?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with prior include buyer, briar, brier, choir, crier. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: buyer, briar; 1-syllable: attire, acquire; 2-syllable: amplifier, classifier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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