corded

American

[kawr-did] / ˈkɔr dɪd /

adjective

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

a corded throat.
(of pottery) decorated with the imprint of twisted cords. cords.

corded British

/ ˈkɔːdɪd /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of corded

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

Example Sentences

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The most practical option was an old-school corded phone and a cellular-to-landline adapter.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

She still packs corded earphones for in-flight entertainment systems along with Apple AirPods Pro 3, which she loves for their size and noise-canceling capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

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 • Sep. 13, 2024

The analysis of corded ware vessels also challenges previous considerations.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

Pima’s mother shrugged, her corded muscles rippling under her tank.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi

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