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95+ Words that rhyme with water

Water is a 2-syllable word with 95 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are daughter, slaughter, quarter. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of water

noun
  1. binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
  2. the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge"
  3. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "water" in lyrics

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

  • "Walk or get burnt, 'cause I'm the Holy Water"
    (2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse
  • "Your money well is dry, mines flow like water"
    415 — Lavish
  • "I was fortunate enough to get to go down by the water"
    The 49ers — Karma

What do these rhymes mean?

blotter
absorbent paper used to dry ink the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station
cotter
a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands a medieval English villein fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted
daughter
a female human offspring; "her daughter cared for her in her old age"
quarter
one of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound" a district of a city having some distinguishing character
slaughter
the killing of animals (as for food) a sound defeat the savage and excessive killing of many people kill (animals)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "water" 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 water?
Words that rhyme with water include: daughter, slaughter, quarter, blotter, cotter, potter, spotter, saltwater, backwater, dishwater, and 85 more.
How many syllables does water have?
Water has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with water?
There are 95 words that rhyme with water: 95 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for water in a song?
The strongest rhymes for water in songwriting are daughter, slaughter, quarter. 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 water?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with water include daughter, slaughter, quarter, blotter, cotter. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: torte; 1-syllable: daughter, slaughter; 2-syllable: saltwater, backwater. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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