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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The tour will offer VIP packages for fans that include access to the pre-show soundcheck, VIP gift item and lanyard, and early entry to the venue.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
Superintendent Karen Molinar said on Tuesday during a school board meeting that parents have raised concerns about the lanyards being a choking hazard for elementary students and noted that the ones purchased by the district are breakaway lanyards.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
The price of admission also includes a commemorative poster and a laminate/lanyard, which will be distributed onsite at the IMAX theaters.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 July 2025
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
Superintendent Karen Molinar said on Tuesday during a school board meeting that parents have raised concerns about the lanyards being a choking hazard for elementary students and noted that the ones purchased by the district are breakaway lanyards.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
The price of admission also includes a commemorative poster and a laminate/lanyard, which will be distributed onsite at the IMAX theaters.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 July 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 6 Aug. 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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