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cords

noun

Form of cord , plural of cord.

Simple meaning

Thick ribbed cotton pants.

Pronunciation

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kawrdz
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɔɹdz

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Definition

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noun

  1. informal

    Corduroys.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

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  • “He wore his comfortable cords while relaxing at home on the weekend.”noun

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Inflected forms

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  • cordnounBase word

    A line made of twisted fibers or threads.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • cordialnounDerived noun

    Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal.

  • cordlessadjectiveDerived adjective

    Not having a cord.

  • cordiallyadverbDerived adverb

    In a hearty manner.

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