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76+ Words that rhyme with yesterday

Yesterday is a 3-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sunday, everyday, birthday. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of yesterday

adverb
  1. on the day preceding today; "yesterday the weather was beautiful"
  2. in the recent past; only a short time ago; "I was not born yesterday!"
noun
  1. the day immediately before today; "it was in yesterday's newspapers"

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Examples of "yesterday" in lyrics

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

  • "Oh I believe in yesterday..."
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "Time has, come and gone, now I long, for yesterday"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
  • "Yesterday..."
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday

What do these rhymes mean?

birthday
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) the date on which a person was born
everyday
found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day
friday
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
monday
the second day of the week; the first working day
sunday
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians United States evangelist (1862-1935)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "yesterday" has 3 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 yesterday?
Words that rhyme with yesterday include: sunday, everyday, birthday, friday, monday, a, may, nay, stay, neigh, and 66 more.
How many syllables does yesterday have?
Yesterday has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with yesterday?
There are 76 words that rhyme with yesterday: 76 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for yesterday in a song?
The strongest rhymes for yesterday in songwriting are sunday, everyday, birthday. 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 yesterday?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with yesterday include sunday, everyday, birthday, friday, monday. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: a, may; 1-syllable: sunday, birthday; 2-syllable: someday, comedy. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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