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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cordons

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

While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons. — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026