Top 72 Words That Rhyme with Stale (With Meanings)

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

Here you’ll find the top 72 words and phrases for rhyming the word ‘stale’ .

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Words That Rhyme With Stale

  • Ail – To cause physical or mental pain or discomfort; to be unwell or in poor health.
  • Ale – A type of beer that is brewed from malted barley and often has a slightly bitter or hoppy taste.
  • Assail – To attack or assault someone or something, either physically or verbally; to criticize or oppose strongly.
  • Avail – To be of use or benefit to someone or something; to help or assist.
  • Bail – The temporary release of a person who has been accused or convicted of a crime, typically by posting a sum of money as a guarantee that they will return for trial.
  • Bale – A large bundle of hay, straw, or other dry vegetation that is tightly bound together for storage or transportation.
  • Bewail – To express deep sorrow, grief, or regret for something; to lament or mourn.
  • Bobtail – A horse or dog that has had its tail docked or shortened; a type of truck or tractor that has a shortened or no rear overhang.
  • Braille – A system of raised dots that can be read by touch, used by people who are blind or visually impaired to read and write.
  • Carrell – A small cubicle or enclosure that is used for privacy, typically in a library or office setting.
  • Countervail – To offset or balance the effect of something; to counteract or neutralize.
  • Curtail – To reduce or limit something; to cut back or shorten.
  • Dale – A valley or hollow, typically with a small stream or brook running through it.
  • Derail – To cause something to go off course or off track; to prevent something from proceeding as planned.
  • Detail – To provide a thorough and comprehensive account or analysis of something; to pay close attention to small or specific aspects of something.
  • Email – A system for sending and receiving messages over the internet or other computer networks.
  • Entail – To involve or require as a necessary consequence or condition; to entail or involve.
  • Exhale – To breathe out air or other gases from the lungs or other organs; to emit or release something, such as a sound or scent.
  • Fail – To not succeed in achieving a goal or objective; to be unsuccessful or inadequate.
  • Faille – A type of fabric that is made from silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers and has a slight ribbed texture.
  • Fingernail – The hard, flat, protective covering at the end of a finger or toe.
  • Flail – To wave or swing wildly; to strike or hit something or someone with a flailing motion.
  • Foresail – The lowest sail on a sailing ship or boat, located on the front of the mast or bowsprit.
  • Frail – Weak, delicate, or fragile in appearance or constitution; easily damaged or broken.
  • Gale – A strong, gusty wind that is typically more than 32 miles per hour in speed.
  • Grail – A cup, bowl, or other vessel that is believed to have been used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, or the object of a quest in Arthurian legend.
  • Gunwale – The upper edge of the side of a boat or ship; the part of a vehicle or structure that extends above the level of the roof or deck.
  • Hail – To greet or welcome someone enthusiastically; to express admiration or approval.
  • Hale – Strong, healthy, and robust in appearance or constitution; free from disease or infirmity.
  • Hangnail – A small piece of torn or jagged skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail, typically caused by dryness or biting.
  • Hightail – To leave or depart quickly or abruptly; to flee or run away at high speed.
  • Impale – To pierce or stab someone or something with a sharp object, typically through the body or a vital organ.
  • Inhale – To breathe in air or other gases, typically through the nose or mouth, and into the lungs or other organs.
  • Jail – A place of confinement or detention for people who have been accused or convicted of a crime; a prison or jailhouse.
  • Kale – A leafy green vegetable that is high in nutrients and often used in salads or as a garnish.
  • Lugsail – A type of sail that is characterized by its ability to be angled or trimmed to capture the wind at different angles.
  • Mail – Letters, packages, and other items that are sent or delivered through a postal or courier service.
  • Mainsail – The largest and most important sail on a sailing ship or boat, located on the main mast or boom.
  • Male – Of or relating to the sex that is typically characterized by the presence of a Y chromosome and the ability to produce sperm; a person or animal that is biologically male.
  • Martingale – A type of strap or harness that is used to control a horse’s head and neck; a device that is used to limit or control the movement of something.
  • Monorail – A type of railway that consists of a single rail or beam that serves as both the track and the support structure.
  • Nail – A thin, pointed piece of metal that is used to fasten or join things together; the hard, horny covering at the end of a finger or toe.
  • Nonpareil – Having no equal or match; unrivaled or unparalleled; a small candy that is covered with white sugar sprinkles or small balls.
  • Pail – A bucket or container that is used for carrying or holding liquids or other materials.
  • Pale – Having a light color or hue; lacking in intensity or depth; to become white or light in color due to fear, shock, or illness.
  • Pellmell – In a disorderly or confused manner; haphazardly or without order or organization.
  • Pigtail – A braid or plait of hair that is worn at the back of the head or neck; a type of sausage that is made from ground pork and shaped into a spiral.
  • Ponytail – A hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and secured at the back of the head or neck, often using a hair tie or band.
  • Prevail – To prove more powerful or influential than opposing forces; to succeed or triumph over challenges or obstacles.
  • Quail – A small, game bird that is typically hunted for sport or food; to feel afraid, intimidated, or hesitant.
  • Quale – A term used in philosophy and linguistics to refer to the individual or subjective quality of an experience or sensation.
  • Rail – A horizontal bar or beam that is supported at both ends and used for support or as a barrier; a steel or iron track on which trains or other vehicles run.
  • Sail – A piece of fabric that is used to catch and harness the wind for propulsion, typically on a boat or ship; to move through water or air by means of a sail.
  • Sale – A transaction or event in which goods or services are sold or exchanged for money or other value; a special promotion or discount on products or services.
  • Scale – A system of ordered marks or units that are used for measurement or comparison; the thin, flat, protective layer that covers the skin of fish or reptiles.
  • Shale – A soft, sedimentary rock that is formed from the accumulation of clay, silt, or other mineral particles.
  • Snail – A slow-moving, terrestrial mollusk that has a coiled shell and a muscular foot used for locomotion and feeding.
  • Swallowtail – A type of butterfly or moth that has a distinctive forked or pointed tail; the forked or pointed tail of a bird or other animal.
  • Taffrail – The upper part of a ship’s stern, typically decorated with carved or painted woodwork.
  • Tail – The hindmost part of an animal’s body, extending beyond the trunk or torso; a long, narrow strip or piece of fabric or other material.
  • Tale – A fictitious or true account of events or experiences, especially one that is intended to entertain or inform; a story or narrative.
  • Tattletale – A person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or information about others to someone in authority; a person who is considered a gossip or tattler.
  • Topsail – A sail that is mounted above the main sail on a sailing ship or boat, typically used to increase speed or improve maneuverability.
  • Trail – A path or track that is made by people or animals walking through a particular area; to follow or pursue someone or something, typically at a distance.
  • Travail – Painful or laborious effort or work; hardship or suffering.
  • Unveil – To remove a covering or veil from something; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown.
  • Vale – A valley or lowland, typically with a small stream or river running through it; a poetic term for farewell or goodbye.
  • Veil – A piece of fabric or other material that is worn to cover or obscure the face or head; to conceal or hide something from view.
  • Wail – To make a loud, high-pitched cry or sound, typically expressing grief or distress; to lament or mourn.
  • Wale – A raised ridge or bump on a surface, typically caused by pressure or impact; the vertical ribs or strips on the side of a fabric or corduroy garment.
  • Wassail – A spiced drink, typically made from wine or ale, that is consumed during Christmas or other festive occasions; to drink and celebrate in a festive manner.
  • Whale – A large, aquatic mammal that has a streamlined body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing.

 



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