How to Use corded in a Sentence

corded

adjective
  • The unit comes, ready to install, pre-wired with a corded plug.
    Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Just plug a corded AC adapter (shaped like a 36-volt battery) into the back of the tool.
    Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
  • No more having to use the corded headphones that are passed out.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 18 Jan. 2023
  • If that's you, these comfortable corded headphones are the ones to buy.
    Wired, 11 July 2022
  • Pamper your pooch in a bath that will work wonders for their coat type, from wiry or smooth to corded or silky.
    Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 20 Nov. 2020
  • One of the downsides of this option is that it is corded and will require an outlet close by to use.
    Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022
  • In the video, Darius is seen sitting back in a cap with corded headphones in his ears, bopping his head along to the music.
    Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2021
  • In these cases, a corded leaf blower may be a better choice.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022
  • The rechargeable battery gives 60 minutes of run time and the power of a corded tool without being tied down.
    NBC News, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Handheld vacuums come corded or cordless and are easy to take outside to clean the car.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2022
  • Still, power tools—both corded and cordless—can take some of the edge and difficulty off those jobs.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Some corded vacuums can reach from one end of the kitchen or bathroom to the other with no need to go outlet hunting.
    Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Smith said 20 percent are custom blinds and a total ban on corded blinds is needed.
    Lindsey Tanner, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2017
  • Plus, the corded device can extend up to 25 feet, giving you plenty of space to get into hard-to-reach areas.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The material is an airy silk and cotton blend with a nautical corded rope to fasten both the skirt and top.
    Rana Good, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Keep in Mind: This is a corded model, so it's only recommended for small yards of 0.25 acres or less.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Most commonly, bug zappers are corded and need to be plugged into an outlet to work.
    Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2022
  • This is the lowest price ever on one of our favorite corded gaming headsets.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired, 13 Oct. 2021
  • The corded electric system includes washable double-sided pads that attach to the mop head, and weigh just a few pounds.
    Popular Science, 9 June 2020
  • When cordless batteries wear down, a corded tool can just keep on trucking.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2019
  • Lomi Lomi is to regular composting what the iPhone is to an old corded one.
    Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 31 Mar. 2022
  • These cordless models come from the same companies as many of the corded models in our previous tests.
    Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019
  • Rotary hammers are one of the last remaining tools that require a corded for all-day performance.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2016
  • Some insist on the long-lasting power of a corded vacuum, while pet owners need a unit that can suck up half of Petco on the regular.
    Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 17 Mar. 2022
  • This ultra-compact charger easily fits inside your purse pocket, and you won’t be forced to stay near the wall with a corded charger.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The least expensive models are the corded electric machines.
    Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Keep in Mind: This is a corded hedge trimmer, and cutting through the electrical cord is a possibility.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Also, gas-engine vacs are far more mobile than corded machines.
    Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Stick the metal sensor probe into your meat and pull the corded wire outside your cooking device to attach the magnetized display to the surface.
    Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2020
  • Landlines can also remain live even when power is out, although that only works longterm with corded phones.
    Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Jan. 2023

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