vocal cords

NOUN

vocal organs

Synonyms

WEAK

Adam's apple esophagus larynx pharynx throat vocal bands vocal folds vocal processes voice voice box

Example Sentences

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During the process, the insertion of a breathing tube damaged his vocal cords, leaving him questioning whether he would ever be able to sing again, he told The Times in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Speaking in a strained whisper, the effect of a rare illness of the vocal cords, Page suggested that Hassabis’s company-building endeavors might be similarly pointless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

This durability allowed the vocal cords more time to heal compared with currently available injectable treatments, which typically break down much faster.

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

In 2023, Lewis Capaldi had to abandon his Glastonbury set, after Tourette's syndrome caused his vocal cords to seize up.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

I said, “Maybe your vocal cords actually are broken. You should go to a specialist.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer