Synonyms of cordons

cordons

noun

plural of cordon

as in barricades

a line of people or objects that are placed around or in front of a person or place to keep people away

A cordon of police kept protesters away from the building.

Related Words

• barricades
• cushions
• bumpers
• fenders
• buffers
• shields
• cocoons
• pads
• baffles
• cushionings
• safeguards
• mufflers
• paddings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cordons

Youths set cars on fire, attacked government offices and pushed against police cordons, often forcing officers to retreat. — Zana Cimili, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026

On Wednesday, officers in riot gear clashed with youths who dismantled police cordons and set up their own street barricades using burning trash bins. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Some protesters nevertheless broke through police cordons, chanting slogans against Modi and election authorities before being detained. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

At West, the fans aren’t separated, and there are no cordons. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026

Year Four now rewards you with a strong root system, strong structured cordons, canes, and lots of grape clusters to harvest for your winemaking. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

By Tuesday, though, the scene was empty shelves and moving carts, blocked off with cordons and AREA CLOSED signs. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Police, familiar with unrest in the city, were on standby with cordons of armored cars, which were quickly pelted with projectiles by the rioters. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026