cords

[kawrdz]

noun

1. (used with a plural verb),  clothing, especially trousers, of corded corded fabric; corduroys.

cords

/ kɔːdz /

plural noun

1. trousers, esp jeans, made of corduroy

Word History and Origins

Origin of cords¹

First recorded in 1770–80; plural of cord

Example Sentences

Within minutes, AI me was escaping from a pit of USB cords, and accepting an Oscar for going to bed early.

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“I am afraid that I will regret it for the rest of my life,” she says, nervously pulling the cords of her red hoodie.

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In an interview, McOsker said he was horrified by the conditions at the Wilmington site, including narrow driving lanes, food for sale outdoors and washers and dryers connected with extension cords.

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Neighbors lodged complaints about the encampment, including concerns over fires after encampment residents appeared to have broken into a street light and attached an extension cords to receive power.

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The tension has led to arguments over on-court etiquette - or the lack of it - with net cords, underarm serves and body shots all under scrutiny.

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Related Words

• knickers 
• shorts 
• slacks 
• trousers 
• underpants