# cordon vs cords

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cordon
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/ · frequency rank #24,126*
A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

### cords
*noun · IPA /kɔːdz/ · frequency rank #18,281*
plural of cord

## Source
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