noun
Uncommon
cords
kawdz
Cords (noun) means Corduroy trousers (informal, plural). Example: “He wore a pair of brown cords to the interview.”
noun
1
Corduroy trousers (informal, plural).
"He wore a pair of brown cords to the interview."
2
Plural of cord: lengths of rope, string, or cable.
"The cords behind the TV were a tangled mess."
How to use cords
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually means corduroy trousers in casual British English, or is just the plural of "cord" (string/cable).
When to use it
The trousers sense ("a pair of cords") is informal.
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Etymology
As "corduroy trousers," a shortening of corduroys; otherwise simply the plural of cord.
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Rhymes for cords
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What does “cords” mean?
The word “cords” means corduroy trousers (informal, plural). In plain terms, usually means corduroy trousers in casual British English, or is just the plural of "cord" (string/cable).
How do you pronounce “cords”?
“Cords” is pronounced kawdz (/kɔɹdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “cords” in a sentence?
Here is “cords” used in a sentence: “He wore a pair of brown cords to the interview.”
What part of speech is “cords”?
“Cords” is a noun.
Is “cords” a common word?
“Cords” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cords” have?
“Cords” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: corduroy trousers (informal, plural).
