noun

lanyard

LAN-yuhd

Lanyard (noun) means a cord worn around the neck or wrist to hold a small item such as an ID badge, key, or whistle. Example: “Her staff pass hung from a lanyard around her neck.”

noun

A cord worn around the neck or wrist to hold a small item such as an ID badge, key, or whistle.

"Her staff pass hung from a lanyard around her neck."

"He clipped his keys to a lanyard so he wouldn't lose them."

How to use lanyard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cord you wear to keep a badge, keys, or similar item within easy reach.

Common pairings

wear a lanyard ID lanyard

Word forms

lanyards plural

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Etymology

From Old French lasniere/laniere, "thong or strap," originally used for fastening armour.

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for lanyard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lanyard” mean?

The word “lanyard” means a cord worn around the neck or wrist to hold a small item such as an ID badge, key, or whistle. In plain terms, a cord you wear to keep a badge, keys, or similar item within easy reach.

How do you pronounce “lanyard”?

“Lanyard” is pronounced LAN-yuhd (/ˈlæn.jɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “lanyard” in a sentence?

Here is “lanyard” used in a sentence: “Her staff pass hung from a lanyard around her neck.”

What part of speech is “lanyard”?

“Lanyard” is a noun.

Where does the word “lanyard” come from?

The word “lanyard” comes from Old French. From Old French lasniere/laniere, "thong or strap," originally used for fastening armour.