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

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

She was directed down another hall, another locked door, before she finally arrived at a stall with a corded phone.

From Slate • May 2, 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

On one side was the wall of a building and he slumped against it, panting, the corded vein in his forehead inflamed.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers