Words that rhyme with stay

Stay is a 1-syllable word with 350 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are monterey, allay, array. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of stay

noun
  1. continuing or remaining in a place or state; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four- month stay in bankruptcy court"
  2. the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
  3. a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted; "the Supreme Court has the power to stay an injunction pending an appeal to the whole Court"

4 syllables

Examples of "stay" in lyrics

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

  • "Now it looks as though they're here to stay"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "Will make any man want to stay"
    2 Live Crew — C'mon Babe
  • "that wanna sponser her clothes and her new place to stay"
    2Phace f/ Slim Thug — Shake Somethin

What do these rhymes mean?

allay
lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears" satisfy (thirst)
array
an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" an impressive display
assay
an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents
astray
away from the right path or direction; "he was led astray" far from the intended target
monterey
a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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