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40+ Words that rhyme with ribbon

Ribbon is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bun, gibbon, bung. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ribbon

noun
  1. any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic"; "from the air the road was a grey thread"; "a thread of smoke climbed upward"
  2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  3. a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter

1 syllable

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Examples of "ribbon" in lyrics

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

  • "And pray for the day a star child tugs the ribbon"
    Aesop Rock — Oxygen
  • "I got you mac mittens, I send them a black ribbon"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Cam'Ron — Wanted (On the Run)
  • "If they had a pageant for hustlers I'd be wrapped in a ribbon"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Playalitical — Doin' it Wrong

What do these rhymes mean?

bourbon
a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South) whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt
bun
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
bung
a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the
cuban
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba; "Cuban rum" a native or inhabitant of Cuba
gibbon
English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794) smallest and most perfectly anthropoid

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ribbon" 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 ribbon?
Words that rhyme with ribbon include: bun, gibbon, bung, cuban, bourbon, brisbane, laban, urban, auburn, briton, and 30 more.
How many syllables does ribbon have?
Ribbon has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ribbon?
There are 40 words that rhyme with ribbon: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ribbon in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ribbon in songwriting are bun, gibbon, bung. 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 ribbon?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ribbon include bun, gibbon, bung, cuban, bourbon. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bun, bung; 1-syllable: gibbon, cuban; 2-syllable: suburban, fitzgibbon. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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