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60+ Words that rhyme with railway

Railway is a 2-syllable word with 60 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are midway, caraway, halfway. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of railway

noun
  1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
  2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "railway" in lyrics

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

  • "new york and ontario western railway"
    AOL — AOL
  • "rosebank station staten island railway"
    AOL — AOL
  • "new orleans public belt railway"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

caraway
a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
castaway
a person who is rejected (from society or home) a shipwrecked person
halfway
at half the distance; at the middle; "he was halfway down the ladder when he fell" equally distant from the extremes at
midway
at half the distance; at the middle; "he was halfway down the ladder when he fell" equally distant from the extremes
outweigh
be heavier than weigh more heavily; "these considerations outweigh our wishes"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "railway" 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 railway?
Words that rhyme with railway include: midway, caraway, halfway, castaway, outweigh, breakaway, straightway, faraway, straightaway, cutaway, and 50 more.
How many syllables does railway have?
Railway has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with railway?
There are 60 words that rhyme with railway: 60 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for railway in a song?
The strongest rhymes for railway in songwriting are midway, caraway, halfway. 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 railway?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with railway include midway, caraway, halfway, castaway, outweigh. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bay, day; 1-syllable: midway, halfway; 2-syllable: caraway, castaway. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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