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
He too spent years getting Botox injections, and even traveled to Japan for an experimental surgery to have a metal rod inserted between his vocal cords.
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
However, the condition worsened, "sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to," she told NBC News.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Paul got the job and worked twelve-hour days threading cords into automobile tires for less than five dollars a week.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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