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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Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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This time around, admission will include a five-sample lanyard for use at select Seven Seas booths.
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Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
This year, at the last minute, Oscar credentialing required even more clearance for red carpet reporters and crew: Green lanyards.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
This time around, admission will include a five-sample lanyard for use at select Seven Seas booths.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
The edges around the screen are raised to protect it, the buttons are responsive, and there's a spot to attach the lanyard.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lanyard
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“Lanyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lanyard. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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