NYT Dictionary

CORDON

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/
NounVerbCOR-doncor-don · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde. More at cord.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cordon offbeleaguerbesetbesiegeblockblockadeboltbottleneckboundcage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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