196+ Words that rhyme with waiting

Waiting is a 2-syllable word with 196 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rating, hesitating, mating. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of waiting

adjective
  1. being and remaining ready and available for use; "waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"
noun
  1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"

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Examples of "waiting" in lyrics

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

  • "All yeah we heard that you're waiting"
    The 49ers — Earth's Rotation
  • "But I'm sick and tired of waiting"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "But for now I'm in the lobby waiting"
    Alltruisms — 'Oh' Epilogue

What do these rhymes mean?

berating
a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him"
dating
use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
hesitating
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
mating
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents
rating
an appraisal of the value of something

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "waiting" 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 waiting?
Words that rhyme with waiting include: rating, hesitating, mating, berating, dating, annotating, baiting, weighting, skating, elating, and 186 more.
How many syllables does waiting have?
Waiting has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with waiting?
There are 196 words that rhyme with waiting: 196 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for waiting in a song?
The strongest rhymes for waiting in songwriting are rating, hesitating, mating. 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 waiting?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with waiting include rating, hesitating, mating, berating, dating. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: playing, saying; 1-syllable: rating, mating; 2-syllable: berating, elating. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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