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

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