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36+ Words that rhyme with widow

Widow is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bestow, go, ho. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of widow

noun
  1. a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
verb
  1. cause to be without a spouse; "The war widowed many women in the former Yugoslavia"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "widow" in lyrics

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

  • "My styles poisonous just like the Black Widow"
    7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid
  • "so save breath for retreat, shriek like a greiving widow"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Angular
  • "leave three basins of tears from one widow"
    Beanie Sigel — Get Down

What do these rhymes mean?

bestow
present; "The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated
bow
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut
go
functioning correctly and ready for action
ho
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
no
referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "widow" 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 widow?
Words that rhyme with widow include: bestow, go, ho, no, bow, doe, foe, hoe, low, mow, and 26 more.
How many syllables does widow have?
Widow has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with widow?
There are 36 words that rhyme with widow: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for widow in a song?
The strongest rhymes for widow in songwriting are bestow, go, ho. 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 widow?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with widow include bestow, go, ho, no, bow. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: go, ho; 1-syllable: bestow, below; 2-syllable: forego. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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