cords
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of cords
First recorded in 1770–80; plural of cord
Example Sentences
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"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The space is scattered with cardboard boxes and errant computer cords.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The muscles around my vocal cords were behaving improperly, squeezing too hard instead of relaxing when they should.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Her dad said afterward that acid reflux had made her vocal cords swell, necessitating the last-minute switch from live to Memorex.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
My hands connect the cords, and I feel a buzz of electricity as the lights flood our neighborhood in color.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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