noun
accordion
uh-KAW-dee-uhn
Accordion (noun) means a boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it. Example: “He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival.”
noun
1
A boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.
"He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival."
2
A user-interface element made of sections that expand and collapse, similar to the instrument's folds.
"Click each heading to expand the accordion and reveal more details."
How to use accordion
Learner’s notes
Common pairings
play the accordion
accordion menu
accordion fold
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Word forms
- Plural
- accordions
- Third person singular
- accordions
- Past tense
- accordioned
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Etymology
Borrowed in the 1830s from German Akkordeon, from Akkord ("harmony, chord"), itself from French accord — the same root as the word "accord."
Synonyms
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squeeze box
piano accordion
Rhymes for accordion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “accordion” mean?
The word “accordion” means a boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.
How do you pronounce “accordion”?
“Accordion” is pronounced uh-KAW-dee-uhn (/əˈkoɹ.di.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “accordion” in a sentence?
Here is “accordion” used in a sentence: “He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival.”
What part of speech is “accordion”?
“Accordion” is a noun.
Where does the word “accordion” come from?
The word “accordion” dates back to around 1830 and comes from French. Borrowed in the 1830s from German Akkordeon, from Akkord ("harmony, chord"), itself from French accord — the same root as the word "accord.".
How many meanings does “accordion” have?
“Accordion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.
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