Definitions

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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My vocal cords were mostly moving as they should be, ruling out vocal cord paralysis or other pathologies.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

At the time, she felt it was impossible to take time off, and experimented with singing in a lower register to ease the stress on her vocal cords.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Voice loss often becomes permanent when scar tissue forms on the vocal cords.

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

It is famed for bespoke policies, from soccer star David Beckham’s legs to singer Celine Dion’s vocal cords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The word mustered inside her, air swirled around in her lungs, her vocal cords vibrated, her lips readied.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu