accordion
word
Definition
A musical instrument with keys or buttons, a bellows, and reeds, which is played by squeezing the bellows while pressing the keys.
Usage & Nuances
"Accordion" is mainly used in music and is almost always a noun. It's also used metaphorically for things that expand and contract, like an 'accordion menu' on websites.
Spanish: acordeónPortuguese (BR): acordeãoPortuguese (PT): acordeãoChinese (Simplified): 手风琴Chinese (Traditional): 手風琴Hindi: अकोर्डियनArabic: الأكورديونBengali: একতারা (তবলা) - অ্যাকর্ডিয়নRussian: аккордеонJapanese: アコーディオンVietnamese: đàn accordionKorean: 아코디언Turkish: akordeonUrdu: ایکورڈینIndonesian: akordeon
Example Sentences
That song sounds so cheerful on the accordion.
natural
My grandfather used to bring out his old accordion at family parties.
natural
He plays the accordion in a band.
basic
The accordion has many buttons and keys.
basic
I have never tried to play an accordion.
basic
On some websites, menus open and close like an accordion.
natural