cords

American

[kawrdz] / kɔrdz /

noun

(used with a plural verb) clothing, especially trousers, of corded corded fabric; corduroys.

cords British

/ kɔːdz /

plural noun

trousers, esp jeans, made of corduroy

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Etymology

Origin of cords

First recorded in 1770–80; plural of cord

Example Sentences

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Dalton lumbers by carrying a box of guitar and microphone cords.

From Literature

At the time, she felt it was impossible to take time off, and experimented with singing in a lower register to ease the stress on her vocal cords.

From BBC

Speaking in a strained whisper, the effect of a rare illness of the vocal cords, Page suggested that Hassabis’s company-building endeavors might be similarly pointless.

From The Wall Street Journal

His jaw was so tense that the muscles of his neck popped out like cords.

From Literature

Nim’s hair was wild, her eyes were bright, and around her neck she wore three cords.

From Literature

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