Top 111 Words That Rhyme with Leer (With Meanings)

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Welcome to this guide on the best words that rhyme with leer!

Here you’ll find the top 111 words and phrases for rhyming the word ‘leer’.

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Words That Rhyme With Leer

  • Acyclovir – An antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by the herpes simplex virus.
  • Adhere – To stick or cling to something.
  • Amir – A title of high-ranking officials or nobles in some Muslim countries.
  • Appear – To become visible or present.
  • Atmosphere – The air or environment around us.
  • Auctioneer – A person who conducts auctions.
  • Austere – Simple and plain in appearance or manner.
  • Balladeer – A singer or composer of ballads.
  • Bandoleer – A shoulder strap with loops or pockets for holding ammunition.
  • Bandolier – A similar strap worn across the chest and over the shoulder.
  • Bathysphere – A deep-sea diving apparatus.
  • Bawdier – Crude or vulgar in a sexual sense.
  • Beer – An alcoholic drink made from fermented grains or hops.
  • Besmear – To smear or cover with something sticky or dirty.
  • Biosphere – The regions of the Earth occupied by living organisms.
  • Blear – To make something hazy or blurry.
  • Bombardier – A member of a bomber crew responsible for operating the aircraft’s bombsight.
  • Brainier – More intelligent or clever.
  • Brigadier – A military rank above colonel and below major general.
  • Career – One’s profession or occupation.
  • Cashier – A person responsible for handling money transactions, often in a retail setting.
  • Cavalier – A horseman, or someone who is arrogant and dismissive of others.
  • Chandelier – A decorative lighting fixture hung from the ceiling, often with multiple branches or arms.
  • Chanticleer – A rooster, or a character from Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales.”
  • Charioteer – A person who drives a chariot.
  • Cheer – To express joy or approval loudly or enthusiastically.
  • Chevalier – A knight or gentleman.
  • Clear – Free from obstruction, or easily understood.
  • Cohere – to be united or connected in a consistent and effective way
  • Commandeer – to take control of something, often by force or without permission
  • Compeer – a person of the same rank, status, or ability as another; a peer or colleague
  • Conventioneer – a person who attends or participates in a convention or conference
  • Cornier – stale or hackneyed, lacking originality or freshness
  • Cushier – more comfortable or luxurious
  • Dear – beloved or cherished; expensive or highly valued
  • Deer – a wild or domesticated hoofed mammal
  • Disappear – to cease to be visible or exist; to become lost or go missing
  • Domineer – to assert one’s will over others in an arrogant way; to be bossy or overbearing
  • Downier – softer or fluffier, usually in reference to feathers or fur
  • Electioneer – to campaign for a political office or cause
  • Emir – a ruler or prince in certain Islamic countries or provinces
  • Engineer – a person who designs, builds, or maintains machines, structures, or systems
  • Exosphere – the outermost region of the Earth’s atmosphere
  • Fear – an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, harm, or pain
  • Financier – a person who manages large amounts of money or investments, especially for others
  • Frontier – a border or boundary between two countries or regions; a new or unexplored area
  • Fusileer – a soldier armed with a fusil (a type of musket)
  • Gazetteer – a geographical dictionary or directory
  • Gear – equipment or machinery, especially for a particular purpose
  • Gondolier – a person who propels a gondola (a type of boat) in Venice, Italy
  • Grainier – containing more grain or granules; resembling grain or granules
  • Hemisphere – half of a sphere or globe, especially of the Earth
  • Hornier – having or showing strong sexual desire; more horned, usually in reference to animals with horns
  • Hydrosphere – the part of the Earth’s surface where water exists, including oceans, lakes, and rivers
  • Inhere – to exist inherently or permanently; to be an inseparable part of something
  • Insincere – not genuine or honest; fake or deceitful
  • Interfere – to get involved or meddle in someone else’s business or affairs
  • Jeer – to mock or taunt someone or something
  • Junketeer – a person who goes on frequent or extravagant trips or outings
  • Killdeer – a type of bird known for its high-pitched calls and its habit of feigning injury to distract predators from its nest
  • Lavalier – a necklace or pendant worn around the neck
  • Leafier – having more leaves, or resembling leaves
  • Lithosphere – the rigid outer layer of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle
  • Marketeer – a person who works in marketing or is involved in promoting a product or service
  • Mere – a small lake or pool, or simply “only” or “barely”
  • Mesosphere – the layer of the earth’s atmosphere between the stratosphere and the thermosphere
  • Mountaineer – a person who climbs or explores mountains
  • Muleteer – a person who drives or rides mules, especially as a profession
  • Mutineer – a person who leads or participates in a mutiny
  • Near – close or in proximity, or “almost”
  • Pamphleteer – a person who writes or distributes pamphlets or other printed material to promote a particular cause or point of view
  • Peer – a person of the same age, social status, or ability as another individual
  • Persevere – to persist in an action or belief despite difficulty or obstacles
  • Pier – a structure projecting into water, used as a landing place for boats or as a promenade
  • Pioneer – a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area, or who develops or leads new methods or ideas
  • Premier – the head of a government or state, or a leading performer or event
  • Premiere – the first public performance or showing of a play, movie, or other production
  • Privateer – a privately owned ship authorized by a government during wartime to attack and capture enemy vessels
  • Profiteer – a person who makes excessive or unfair profits, especially by taking advantage of a shortage of supply
  • Queer – a term historically used as a derogatory slur against LGBTQ+ individuals, but now used as a self-identifier by some members of the community
  • Racketeer – a person who engages in illegal activities such as extortion or fraud to gain money or power
  • Rainier – relating to or resembling rain, or a term meaning “adviser” or “counselor”
  • Reappear – to appear again after having disappeared or been absent
  • Rear – the back part of something, or “to bring up” or “raise”
  • Runtier – smaller or more inferior in size or quality compared to others in a group
  • Scrutineer – a person who examines something closely and critically, often with the intention of detecting errors or flaws.
  • Sear – to burn or scorch the surface of something with a sudden, intense heat.
  • Sere – dry and withered, typically because of a lack of moisture.
  • Severe – very strict or harsh, often referring to rules or punishments.
  • Shear – to cut something, usually hair or wool, with scissors or shears.
  • Sheer – extremely steep or almost vertical; complete or total.
  • Sincere – genuine, honest, and without pretense.
  • Smear – to spread or coat something with a substance, often in a messy or haphazard way.
  • Sneer – to smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner, often expressing disdain or disapproval.
  • Souvenir – an item or object kept as a reminder of a place or event, typically a trip or vacation.
  • Spear – a long, pointed weapon used for thrusting or throwing.
  • Sphere – a round, three-dimensional object or shape.
  • Steer – to guide or direct something, often referring to the steering of a vehicle.
  • Stratosphere – the layer of the Earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the Earth’s surface.
  • Tapir – a large, herbivorous mammal with a short, prehensile snout, native to Central and South America and Southeast Asia.
  • Thornier – having a lot of thorns or prickly parts, often used metaphorically to refer to difficult or complex situations.
  • Triumvir – a group of three people who share power, often used in historical or political contexts.
  • Troposphere – the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending to about 10-15 km above the Earth’s surface.
  • Unclear – not clear or well-defined; ambiguous or uncertain.
  • Veer – to change direction or course suddenly.
  • Veneer – a thin layer of wood or other material applied to a surface for decorative or protective purposes.
  • Vizir – a high-ranking official or advisor in certain Islamic countries.
  • Volunteer – a person who offers to do something, often without being paid or asked to do so.
  • Year – a period of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year) starting from January 1st and ending on December 31st.
  • Yesteryear – the time of the past, often nostalgically remembered.


Written by Gabriel Cruz - Foodie, Animal Lover, Slang & Language Enthusiast