rhyme or reason

noun

: good sense or reason

Examples of rhyme or reason in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In short, there’s a certain magic that comes with Southern nicknames that does not always have rhyme or reason, but almost always feels completely special. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

And really nothing Sophia does this season has any rhyme or reason. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

This not only cuts down on clutter but also keeps products organized by purpose rather than scattered across the counter with no rhyme or reason. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026

And there's no rhyme or reason to think this will help the cause in Philadelphia. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rhyme or reason

• milesian
• partizan
• postseason
• preseason
• unreason
• season
• seizin
• treason