Cord — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkȯrd/

Meaning & Definition of Cord

Cord (noun)

  1. a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together
  2. the hangman's rope
  3. a moral, spiritual, or emotional bond

Cord (verb)

  1. to furnish, bind, or connect with a cord
  2. to pile up (wood) in cords

Cord (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things

    "a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord"

    similar: cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire
    related: guy, halyard, lanyard, stay, bungee cord, whipcord

  2. a uniting or binding force or influence

    "the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends"

    similar: bond, cement, knot, ligature, link, tie
    related: attachment, connection, fastening, hookup, joint, linkage, linkup, nexus, tie-up, union, yoke, affection, fondness, sympathy, fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel, constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation, restraint, restriction
    near: detaching, disengaging, parting, separation, unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying, emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

Cord (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in strap, wire

    similar: cinch, rope, strap, thread, wire, band, bind, tie, truss, gird, girt, lash, leash, tether, interlace, intertwine, interweave, lace, entangle, knot, snarl, tangle, twist, coil, wind
    opposite: unbind, untie, undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose, unloosen, unstrap, unstring, unthread, unleash, untether, disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist, uncoil, unspool, unwind

Related Entry: Bungee cord (noun)

Bungee cord is a different word from Cord. The synonyms below are for bungee cord, not for cord.

  1. as in whipcord

    similar: whipcord, guy, halyard, lanyard, stay, cable, cord, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire

Related Entry: Spinal cord (noun)

Spinal cord is a different word from Cord. The synonyms below are for spinal cord, not for cord.

  1. as in back, vertebra

    similar: back, vertebra, backbone, chine, spinal column, spine, vertebral column

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cord

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cord:

cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire, bond, cement, knot, ligature, link, tie, cinch, strap, thread, band, bind, truss, gird, girt, lash, leash, tether, interlace, intertwine, interweave, entangle, snarl, tangle, twist, coil, wind

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cord

Words with the opposite meaning of Cord:

unbind, untie, undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose, unloosen, unstrap, unstring, unthread, unleash, untether, disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist, uncoil, unspool, unwind

Related Words for Cord

guy, halyard, lanyard, stay, bungee cord, whipcord, attachment, connection, fastening, hookup, joint, linkage, linkup, nexus, tie-up, union, yoke, affection, fondness, sympathy, fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel, constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation

Near Antonyms of Cord

detaching, disengaging, parting, separation, unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying, emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

Word Forms of Cord

Inflections: corded, cording, cords

Derived words: corder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cord

Middle English cord, corde, borrowed from Anglo-French corde "string, rope," going back to Latin chorda, corda "tripe, string of a musical instrument," borrowed from Greek khordḗ "catgut, string of a musical instrument, sausage," in plural "guts, tripe" yarn:1

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Cord

cord-cutter, cord-cutting, Bedford cord, bungee cord, extension cord, face cord, nerve cord, patch cord

Frequently Asked Questions about Cord

What does "Cord" mean?

"Cord" means a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cord"?

Other words for "Cord" include cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire and bond. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cord" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cord"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cord". Common alternatives include cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire, bond, cement and knot.

What is the opposite of "Cord"?

Antonyms of "Cord" include unbind, untie, undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose and unloosen. Near antonyms include detaching, disengaging, parting and separation.

How do you use "Cord" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cord" in a sentence: "a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord"; "the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends".

Is "Cord" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cord" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cord"?

"Cord" is pronounced /ˈkȯrd/.

What is the origin of the word "Cord"?

"Cord" comes from Middle English cord, corde, borrowed from Anglo-French corde "string, rope," going back to Latin chorda, corda "tripe, string of a musical instrument," borrowed from Greek khordḗ "catgut, string of a musical instrument, sausage," in plural "guts, tripe" yarn:1. First known use: 14th century.