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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Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
The top has two zippered pockets, one with a lanyard for keys.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
Yet, on a recent afternoon, as a man strode across the entrance hall in nothing but a floral pareo and a lanyard—i.e., shirtless and barefoot—no one seemed bothered in the slightest.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2024
There are stickers and adhesive gems to bedazzle each of these phone covers, plus a beaded lanyard and a few charms to dangle off the device.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Aug. 2024
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“Lanyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lanyard. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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