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)
Examples of lanyard in a Sentence
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The theater then went dark and those lanyards lit up as did the tulips in shades of pink and green, going from flashing to bright in a stunning display.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
But Take Note The extra-long lanyard is a boon for parents everywhere: No more bending over to pull your child around the backyard.
—Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
In my case: in a sage green uniform with a lanyard and a broom, sweeping up the linoleum floors of a Philadelphia elementary school.
—TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Back in the kitchen, Brown scrapes food into the garbage disposal as the keys to her home dangle off a lanyard around her neck.
—Molly Castle Work | Kff Health News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Adding a lanyard looped around the end of the handle might also be a good idea.
—Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
This kit also includes a durable lanyard for safe transport.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers special eclipse packages to park guests who coincide their visit with the eclipse, offering souvenir t-shirts, eclipse glasses, a commemorative lanyard and a fireworks show.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
Exclusive drink specials, party cup, badge, lanyard with bottle opener and afterparty.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
But Take Note The extra-long lanyard is a boon for parents everywhere: No more bending over to pull your child around the backyard.
—Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
In my case: in a sage green uniform with a lanyard and a broom, sweeping up the linoleum floors of a Philadelphia elementary school.
—TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Back in the kitchen, Brown scrapes food into the garbage disposal as the keys to her home dangle off a lanyard around her neck.
—Molly Castle Work | Kff Health News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Adding a lanyard looped around the end of the handle might also be a good idea.
—Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
This kit also includes a durable lanyard for safe transport.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers special eclipse packages to park guests who coincide their visit with the eclipse, offering souvenir t-shirts, eclipse glasses, a commemorative lanyard and a fireworks show.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
Exclusive drink specials, party cup, badge, lanyard with bottle opener and afterparty.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
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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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