lanyard
noun
lan·yard ˈlan-yərd 
1
: a piece of rope or line for fastening something in a ship
especially : one of the pieces passing through deadeyes to extend shrouds or stays
2
a
: a cord or strap to hold something (such as a knife or a whistle) and usually worn around the neck
b
: a cord worn as a symbol of a military citation
3
: a strong line used to activate a system (as in firing a cannon)
Example Sentences
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Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2022 As Risian turned and plummeted, the Velcro securing the lanyard came loose and fell off. James Nestor, Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2012 If needed, the paracord lanyard can be used as tinder. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2022 Eventually, after months of analysis, testing, and troubleshooting, the team realized that the lanyard designed to pull the solar array open had gotten jammed. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Aug. 2022 Lemoine has had many of his conversations with LaMDA from the living room of his San Francisco apartment, where his Google ID badge hangs from a lanyard on a shelf. Nitasha Tiku, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2022 Also available as a bundle with cosmetic case and lanyard card case ($139). cleveland, 2 June 2022 Cisneros-Contreras said passengers do not need to provide proof of their disability when asking for a lanyard. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 Other golden ticket recipients included Jeremy Sanchez and Lea Johnson representing a product called NeckSip, a clear pouch that users can hang around their necks on beads or a lanyard and fill with their favorite beverage. Serenah Mckay, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2022 See More
Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2022 As Risian turned and plummeted, the Velcro securing the lanyard came loose and fell off. James Nestor, Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2012 If needed, the paracord lanyard can be used as tinder. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2022 Eventually, after months of analysis, testing, and troubleshooting, the team realized that the lanyard designed to pull the solar array open had gotten jammed. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Aug. 2022 Lemoine has had many of his conversations with LaMDA from the living room of his San Francisco apartment, where his Google ID badge hangs from a lanyard on a shelf. Nitasha Tiku, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2022 Also available as a bundle with cosmetic case and lanyard card case ($139). cleveland, 2 June 2022 Cisneros-Contreras said passengers do not need to provide proof of their disability when asking for a lanyard. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 Other golden ticket recipients included Jeremy Sanchez and Lea Johnson representing a product called NeckSip, a clear pouch that users can hang around their necks on beads or a lanyard and fill with their favorite beverage. Serenah Mckay, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English lanyer thong, lanyard, from Anglo-French lanier
First Known Use
1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
lanyard
noun
lan·yard ˈlan-yərd
1
: a short rope or cord used as a fastening on ships
2
: a cord worn around the neck to hold something (as a knife or whistle)
3
: a strong cord with a hook at one end used in firing a cannon
lanyards
noun
as in halyards
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- halyards
- cords
- ropes
- wires
- cables
- laces
- strings
- guys
- stays
- lacings
- bungees
- whipcords
- lines
- bungee cords