corded

[ kawr-did ]

adjective

1. furnished with, made of, or in the form of cords. cords.
2. ribbed, as a fabric.
3. bound with cords. cords.
4. (of wood) stacked up in cords. cords.
5. stringy, or ribbed, in appearance, especially from the prominence of the muscles, veins, etc.:

   a corded throat.

6. (of pottery) decorated with the imprint of twisted cords. cords.

corded

/ ˈkɔːdɪd /

adjective

1. bound or fastened with cord
2. (of a fabric) ribbed
3. (of muscles) standing out like cords

Word History and Origins

Origin of corded¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; cord, -ed ³

Example Sentences

Even though it’s so cliche, Runyon is convenient, so I will go there, listen to music in my corded headphones and maybe I’ll plan for my podcast that week.

From Los Angeles Times

The analysis of corded ware vessels also challenges previous considerations.

From Science Daily

The work had been transformed, from an intimate album I’d listened to on an iPod with corded earbuds that didn’t stay put into a lavish stage production with sets, actors, choreography.

From New York Times

The suspect is also holding “a coiled, corded object to his left ear” that resembles the portable police radios used by the Glastonbury Police Department, the warrant said.

From Seattle Times

When storing corded items in shelves, you can feed the cords through the back of the bookshelf or wall.

From Seattle Times