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DictionarylanyardSecuring cord
noun

lanyard

LAN-yerd/ˈlænjərd/

A cord or strap used to secure or carry an object.

The lanyard hangs around the woman's neck, securing a key at her chest.

A clearly visible neck cord forms a long loop over a woman's plain shirt, ending in a metal clip that holds a small key at her chest.
Etymology
lanyardOld Frenchthong, leather strap

The ancestor named a leather strap or thong, and early English uses included straps for fastening clothing or armor. A neck lanyard serves a similar fastening function, keeping an ID or small object attached to its wearer.

In context

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handed over two lanyards hung with plastic cards these expire at 4:30 he said flatly miss that window and you will be making the crossing to Mexico I looped a lanyard over Zoe's head
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More examples

  • A short lanyard keeps the flashlight attached to my backpack.
  • The coach carries a whistle on a lanyard.
  • We clip our keys to colorful lanyards.

Forms

lanyard · lanyards

Similar words

cord
Names thin rope generally, not necessarily an object holder.
strap
Usually a flat band rather than a rounded cord.
tether
Emphasizes restricting movement by attaching something to a fixed point.