corded

American  

[kawr-did] / ˈkɔr dɪd /

adjective

1. furnished with, made of, or in the form of cords.

2. ribbed, as a fabric.

3. bound with cords.

4. (of wood) stacked up in 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.

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corded British  

/ ˈkɔːdɪd /

adjective

1. bound or fastened with cord

2. (of a fabric) ribbed

3. (of muscles) standing out like cords

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Etymology

Origin of corded

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

Example Sentences

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

The analysis of corded ware vessels also challenges previous considerations.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

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 • Mar. 23, 2024

Women looked like great sea snails—the corded wood, babies, and laundry they carried were the whorls on their backs.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston