rhymer

noun

rhym·​er
variants or rimer
ˈrīmə(r)
plural -s
Synonyms of rhymernext
: one that makes rhymes : versifier
specifically : a mediocre poet

Word History

Etymology

rhymer alteration (influenced by rhyme entry 1) of rimer; rimer alteration (influenced by -er) of Middle English rymor, from Middle French rimeur, from Old French, from rime rhyme + -eur -or

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“Rhymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhymer. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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