Pronunciation: /kɔrd/

Definitions of cord

noun a thick rope or heavy string

Example Sentences

A1 I need to charge my phone, but I can't find the cord.

A2 She tied the package with a strong cord before sending it off.

B1 The electrician recommended replacing the old cord on the lamp.

B2 The climbers secured themselves to the mountain with a thick cord.

C1 The musician carefully tuned the piano by adjusting each cord.

C2 The detective found a crucial piece of evidence in the form of a cord left at the crime scene.

verb to fasten or bind with a cord

Example Sentences

A1 I cord my headphones before putting them in my bag.

A2 She corded the rope tightly around the tree to secure it.

B1 The electrician corded the cables together to prevent tangling.

B2 The chef corded the roast beef before cooking it in the oven.

C1 The sailor corded the sails to prepare the boat for the storm.

C2 The mountain climber corded himself to the rock face for safety.

Examples of cord in a Sentence

formal The cord of the blinds was tangled and needed to be straightened out.

informal I tripped over the cord of my phone charger because it was too long.

slang I need to find a way to cut the cord with my toxic friend.

figurative The cord of trust between them had been severed, and it would be hard to repair.

Grammatical Forms of cord

past tense

corded

plural

cords

comparative

more cord

superlative

most cord

present tense

cord

future tense

will cord

perfect tense

have corded

continuous tense

is cording

singular

cord

positive degree

cord

infinitive

to cord

gerund

cording

participle

corded

Origin and Evolution of cord

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cord' originated from the Latin word 'chorda' which meant 'string or rope'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cord' has retained its basic meaning of a thick string or rope, but has also evolved to refer to other objects or materials that are long and slender, such as an electrical cord or corduroy fabric.