corded

adjective

cord·​ed ˈkȯr-dəd 

1

a

: made of or provided with cords or ridges

specifically : muscled in ridges

b

of a muscle : tense, taut

2

: bound, fastened, or wound about with cords

3

: striped or ribbed with or as if with cord : twilled

corded fabric

4

: equipped with an electrical cord

a corded phone

Examples of corded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the corded petticoats and all the foundational pieces that give us the woman’s shape of 1838. —Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025

Daly doesn’t see much of an advantage to choosing a corded blower. —Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

The second is the Shark Rocket Pro DLX Corded Stick Vacuum, which offers the versatility and light weight of a stick vacuum but unlimited runtime thanks to its corded design. —Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023

Expect to find great deals on corded and cordless power tools, including drills, impact drivers, and circular saws. —Tony Carrick, Popular Mechanics, 9 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

corded

adjective

cord·​ed ˈkȯrd-əd 

1

a

: having ridges or cords

corded cloth

b

of a muscle : taut sense 1a, tense

2

: bound or wound about with cords