1 [count] : one of two or more words or phrases that end in the same sounds
▪ She used “moon” as a rhyme for “June.” ▪ He couldn't think of a rhyme for “orange.” 2 [count] : a poem or song whose lines end in rhymes
▪ children's rhymes ▪ a catchy rhyme — see also nursery rhyme 3 [noncount] : the use of rhymes in a poem or song
▪ They're learning about meter and rhyme. ▪ He delivered the speech in rhyme. [=he used words that rhyme in the speech] ▪ poems that use rhyme
▪ She used “moon” as a rhyme for “June.” ▪ He couldn't think of a rhyme for “orange.”
▪ children's rhymes ▪ a catchy rhyme — see also nursery rhyme
▪ They're learning about meter and rhyme. ▪ He delivered the speech in rhyme. [=he used words that rhyme in the speech] ▪ poems that use rhyme
rhyme or reason
: a good reason or explanation for something — used in negative statements ▪ There seems to be no rhyme or reason to/for some of the things he does. ▪ She does things without rhyme or reason.







