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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA cord you wear to keep a badge, keys, or similar item within easy reach.
Common pairings
wear a lanyard
ID lanyard
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Word forms
- Plural
- lanyards
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Etymology
From Old French lasniere/laniere, "thong or strap," originally used for fastening armour.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lanyard
yard
bayard
vineyard
junkyard
backyard
farmyard
barnyard
shipyard
courtyard
graveyard
churchyard
schoolyard
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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.
