Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: cordon
IPA transcription: [k'ɔɹdən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: cordon
    Meaning: adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
  • Synonyms: cordon
    Meaning: cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank
  • Synonyms: cordon
    Meaning: a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
Usage examples
  • All the entrances to the Palace Square were closed by sentries, and a cordon of troops stretched clear across the western end, besieged by an uneasy throng of citizens.