77+ Words that rhyme with tom

Tom is a 1-syllable word with 77 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mom, rom, palm. 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 tom

noun
  1. (ethnic slur) offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
  2. male cat
  3. male turkey

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Examples of "tom" in lyrics

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

  • "They all dressed bad from Wreaking Ralph to Dirt Tom"
    Benefit — Garbage Pail Kids
  • "No sellin out because my mom didn't raise a tom"
    The B.U.M.S. (Brothas Unda Madness) — Wreck Your Ears (Can Do)
  • "Uncle Tom, Major Tom"
    Code Poets — Desensitized

What do these rhymes mean?

aplomb
great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
mam
a member of a Mayan people of southwestern Guatemala a Mayan language spoken by the Mam
mom
informal terms for a mother
palm
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers a linear unit based on the length or width of
rom
(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tom?
Words that rhyme with tom include: mom, rom, palm, aplomb, mam, halm, becalm, som, guam, prom, and 67 more.
How many syllables does tom have?
Tom has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with tom?
There are 77 words that rhyme with tom: 77 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tom in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tom in songwriting are mom, rom, palm. 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 tom?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tom include mom, rom, palm, aplomb, mam. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: mom, rom; 1-syllable: aplomb, becalm; 2-syllable: surinam, overstrom. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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