What are perfect rhymes for old?

Perfect rhymes for old include: cold, hold, threshold, scold, bold, mold. These words share the exact same ending sound as old.

What are near rhymes (slant rhymes) for old?

Near rhymes are words with similar sounds to old, useful for modern poetry and rap.

What rhymes with old for songwriting?

For songwriting, the best rhymes for old depend on your line's rhythm. RhymeIt groups results by syllable count so you can match your meter. Perfect rhymes like cold work well for traditional song structures, while near rhymes give you more creative flexibility.

Words That Rhyme With Old

Perfect, Near & Multi-Syllable Rhymes — grouped by syllable count

Finding words that rhyme with old is great for nostalgic, story-like writing. Perfect rhymes like gold and told add warmth and clarity to the line.

Using "Old" in Creative Writing

"Old" appears across many different contexts in songwriting, poetry, and creative writing. Finding the right rhyme requires thinking not just about sound but about meaning — which option carries the emotional weight the line needs. The rhymes here are organized by syllable count with both perfect and near rhyme options.

Perfect Rhymes vs Near Rhymes

Perfect rhymes share the exact same ending sound. Near rhymes — also called slant rhymes or half rhymes — share a similar but not identical sound. Both types appear separately on this page. Perfect rhymes give a lyric resolution and completion. Near rhymes create a slightly off-balance feeling that many contemporary songwriters, poets, and rap artists prefer because it sounds less predictable.

Writing Prompt

Write a four-line verse using ""old"" and at least two rhymes from the list below. Aim for a combination you haven't heard in an existing song.

Perfect Rhymes

1 syllable

cold holdscoldboldmoldstrolledgoldfoldtoldrolledsouledpolledtolledsoldsoledcoaleddolednouldwoaldholdebowled

2 syllables

thresholdstrongholdbeholdextolledwithholdunfoldcontrolledconsoleduntoldtwofoldcajoledblindfoldfourfoldfootholdforetoldchokeholdenfoldall toldpotholedbillfoldfivefoldpatrolledsixfoldthreefoldtoeholdhead coldenrolledninefoldunsoldleaf moldgreen goldtake holdmake boldleaseholdtenfoldwhite goldremoldeightfoldhandholdold goldaholdmangoldslime mold

3 syllables

marigolduncontrolledstrangleholdpigeonholedguinea goldbuttonholedcommon coldcenterfoldvocal foldoversoldsevenfold

4 syllables

bur marigoldmarsh marigoldhead of householdpot marigoldfig marigold

Using "Old" in Your Lyrics

Old carries nostalgia, wisdom, and loss in equal measure. Perfect rhymes like 'told' and 'bold' are grounding, while near rhymes like 'below' or 'unfold' let the verse explore what age actually feels like. Old songs work best when they honor rather than mourn.

Example Rhyming Couplets With "Old"

"I wore my damage like I wasn't old / And told myself the things I should have told"

"She kept the warmth inside a heart of cold / And sold the truth for less than it was told"

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The list above includes both perfect rhymes and near rhymes (slant rhymes) for old. Perfect rhymes share the exact same ending sound, while near rhymes have similar but not identical sounds — giving you more flexibility in modern songwriting, rap, and poetry. Results are grouped by syllable count to help you match your line’s rhythm.