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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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
At the welcome center, the Vance children got credentials on lanyards and souvenir Ralph Lauren teddy bear Olympics pins.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The price includes a five-punch festival sampling lanyard.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The package also typically includes a small gift and a VIP souvenir lanyard.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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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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