33+ Words that rhyme with thyme

Thyme is a 1-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are climb, clime, crime. 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 thyme

noun
  1. any of various mints of the genus Thymus
  2. leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables

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Examples of "thyme" in lyrics

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

  • "Tiny tree-tops, rose or thyme,"
    — The Flowers
  • "rhyme thyme"
    AOL — AOL
  • "creeping thyme"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

chyme
a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the
climb
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
clime
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales
crime
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
grime
the state of being covered with unclean things make soiled, filthy, or dirty

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with thyme?
Words that rhyme with thyme include: climb, clime, crime, chyme, grime, prime, slime, chime, cyme, dime, and 23 more.
How many syllables does thyme have?
Thyme has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with thyme?
There are 33 words that rhyme with thyme: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for thyme in a song?
The strongest rhymes for thyme in songwriting are climb, clime, crime. 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 thyme?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with thyme include climb, clime, crime, chyme, grime. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: climb, clime; 1-syllable: sublime, quicklime; 2-syllable: onetime, anaheim. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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