# lanyard

/ˈɫænjɝd/ (US) · /lˈænjɑːd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lanyard
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

a strap or cord you wear around your neck or wrist to hold small things like keys, an ID card, or a whistle.

For teachers: a cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to secure and carry small objects such as keys, identification cards, or whistles. Common in workplaces, schools, and military and nautical settings for keeping items accessible.

## Examples

- She wears a lanyard with her office keys.
- The new teacher clips her ID badge to a blue lanyard before entering the school building.
- The sailor coiled the signal halyard's lanyard with practised care, ensuring the rigging would hold fast even in heavy weather off the coast.

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