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153+ Words that rhyme with quarry

Quarry is a 2-syllable word with 153 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are corrie, curie, dory. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of quarry

noun
  1. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
  2. a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
  3. animal hunted or caught for food

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "quarry" in lyrics

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

  • "Said Fred and Barney was down in the quarry"
    Seagram — Flintstones
  • "aardvark's quarry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hudson quarry"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

corrie
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
curie
a unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000
dory
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled pike-like
gory
covered with blood; "a bloodstained shirt"; "a gory dagger" accompanied by bloodshed; "this bitter and sanguinary war"
lory
small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush- tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "quarry" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with quarry?
Words that rhyme with quarry include: corrie, curie, dory, gory, lory, tory, flory, glory, hoary, lorry, and 143 more.
How many syllables does quarry have?
Quarry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with quarry?
There are 153 words that rhyme with quarry: 153 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for quarry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for quarry in songwriting are corrie, curie, dory. 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 quarry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with quarry include corrie, curie, dory, gory, lory. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: corrie, curie; 1-syllable: dory, gory; 2-syllable: cacciatore, buonocore. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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