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Definitions

cordon

[kawr-dn] / ˈkɔr dn /
NOUN
badge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
identification insignia marker medallion pin ribbon stamp symbol token
STRONG
brand device mark motto scepter shield sign
NOUN
circle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ring sphere
STRONG
amphitheater aureole band belt bowl bracelet circlet circuit circumference circus cirque coil compass corona crown cycle disc disk ecliptic enclosure equator globe halo hoop horizon lap meridian orbit perimeter periphery record revolution ringlet round stadium tire turn wheel wreath zodiac
WEAK
colure full turn parallel of latitude
NOUN
gyre
Synonyms
STRONG
aureole band belt bowl bracelet circlet circuit circumference circus cirque coil compass corona crown cycle disc disk ecliptic enclosure equator globe halo hoop horizon lap meridian orbit
WEAK
colure full turn parallel of
NOUN
ribbon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bow decoration streamer strip stripe tape
STRONG
award band bandeau binding braid corse fillet prize trimming
WEAK
banderole
VERB
quarantine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
block off sequester
STRONG
confine detach insulate remove restrict seclude segregate separate
WEAK
close off keep apart seal off
Antonyms
STRONG
combine desegregate free join let go release unite

Example Sentences

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Security is expected to again be heightened for the hearing, with a security cordon of steel imposed around the downtown courthouse for his first appearance in January.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Tributes were placed near the scene on Sunday, including flowers and a toy animal, after the cordon was lifted.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Members of the public were seen shouting at him and the police extended their cordon to move them further back.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

He said a cordon remained in place at the site.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Policemen have thrown a cordon around the compound to prevent new arrivals from entering.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.