lanyard

noun

lan·yard | \ ˈlan-yərd

Definition of lanyard

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

2a : 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)

Examples of lanyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those purchasing a Miami Mashup jersey at the event will receive, while supplies last, a gift package that includes a Miami Mashup bag, headband, lanyard, and cell phone credit-card holder. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 13 Nov. 2021 In the leasing office, one of the building managers glanced at my census lanyard and rolled her eyes. — Jeremy Miller, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021 Video showed a man – determined to be Blake, according to the complaint – with an Acura lanyard and a body type consistent with the shooter in the restaurant security video. — Fox News, 24 Oct. 2021 The Milwaukee Bucks had just won the 2021 NBA championship on July 20 when the pager Tonia Liddell wears on a lanyard around her neck beeped three times. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2021 Microsoft also showed off an inexpensive sticker-and-lanyard pack to help people with disabilities navigate their hardware. — Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 22 Sep. 2021 General admission: $75, $250 for the fancy VIP lanyard, which includes 5:30 p.m. early access plus restaurant food pairings with Caymus Wines. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Sep. 2021 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, to get your scavenger hunt clues, lanyard and starting pin. — Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2021 You were given a lanyard containing a blinking red gizmo that indicated your worthiness to converse with people who might or might not be vaccinated. — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 29 July 2021

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