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)
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
This ultra-slim, credit card-sized tracker fits perfectly in your wallet, purse, lanyard, or bag, offering a discreet way to keep tabs on your valuables.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
Some aides had presidential lanyards for their credentials; one proudly wore a lanyard from his high school.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
The case has a key loop for connecting the drive to a keyring or lanyard, plus there is an easy-to-use sliding cap that protects the drive’s USB-A connector by retracting inside the casing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Lanyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lanyard. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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lanyard
noun
lan·yard
ˈlan-yərd 
1
: a rope or line for fastening something in ships
2
: a cord worn around the neck or shoulder to hold a knife or whistle
3
: a strong cord used in firing a cannon
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